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
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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, 2024-25, 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 require students to live on campus?
No -- Delaware State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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