Delaware State University
PublicDover, DE
Delaware State University, in Dover, DE, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,398 students. It's moderately selective, admitting about 47% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $98,411/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,964 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Delaware State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Delaware State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Delaware State University weighs your application
From Delaware State University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Delaware State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Delaware State University look for in applicants?
Per Delaware State University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Delaware State University's acceptance rate?
Delaware State University in Dover, DE admits approximately 47% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Delaware State University?
Admitted students at Delaware State University typically score between 800–1020 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Delaware State University?
Admitted students at Delaware State University typically score between 20–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Delaware State University cost?
Delaware State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,939 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Delaware State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Delaware State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Delaware State University?
For 2024-25, Delaware State University's published tuition and required fees were $20,634 for out-of-state students and $10,670 for in-state students -- $9,964 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Delaware State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Delaware State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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