DSU Description

A historically black public university, Delaware State serves students of all races from throughout the world. Though it was established in the late 19th century, Delaware State has become more widely known in the past 50 years for its research and public service.

Delaware State offers a wide range of academics for a school of its size. In addition to its 50+ undergraduate programs, DSU has more than 30 master’s and doctoral programs. Its undergraduate college is divided into a number of departments, some of which include:

* Agriculture & Natural Resources
* English & Foreign Languages
* History, Political Science & Philosophy
* Chemistry
* Education
* Mass Communications
* Physics & Pre-Engineering

DSU handles admissions on a rolling basis, so you can apply anytime. However, to ensure priority for admission and financial aid, it’s advised that you apply as early as possible. The university offers merit scholarships for both in-state and out-of-state students who qualify.

As a member of NCAA Division I, Delaware State University is a part of the Mid-Eastern Athletic and Eastern Collegiate Athletic conferences. DSU competes in over 15 intercollegiate sports, including basketball, cross country, football, and indoor & outdoor track.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Hornets

Nickname

DSU

Website

www.desu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,481

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,742

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

3,609

DSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,159
Freshman Class
757
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,609

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
32%
Out-of-State
68%

Gender of Students

Women
62%
Men
38%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
69%
Caucasian
11%
Latino
2%
Other
18%

Students State Origin

Delaware
32%
Maryland
17%
New York
13%
New Jersey
12%
Pennsylvania
9%
Other
17%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%