| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Hornets |
| Nickname: | DSU |
Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grand institution. The mission of the University is to provide for the people of Delaware, and others who are admitted, meaningful and relevant education that emphasizes both the liberal and professional aspects of higher education. Within this context, the University provides educational opportunities to all qualified citizens of this State and other states at a cost consistent with the economic status of the students as a whole. While recognizing its historical heritage, the University serves a diverse student population with a broad range of programs in instruction, service, and research, so that is graduates will become competent, productive, and contributing citizens.
< CollapseDelaware State University (DESU), the second-largest university in the state of Delaware, is a historically black university. Over the last 116 years, it has evolved into a fully accredited, comprehensive university with a main campus located in Dover, Delaware and two satellite sites. It encompasses six colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced degree students. The graduating class of 2008 is the largest in the University's history, consisting of over 500 seniors and graduate students.
The DSU's current president is Dr. Allen L. Sessoms, who began his tenure at the university in 2003.
The 400-acre main campus is located in Dover, Delaware. It is two hours away from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., and three hours away from New York City. DSU also has satellite sites in Wilmington and Georgetown. The main campus in Dover contains 30 buildings, including:
The university was established by the Delaware General Assembly on May 15, 1891 as "The State College for Colored Students" in response to the 1890 Amendments to the Morrill Act, which required that states either open their land-grant colleges to all races or else establish a separate land-grant educational facilities for blacks. The first class graduated in May 1898.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 65% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Baseball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Track (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 5,480 | $ 11,704 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 330 | $ 330 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,094 | 51% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,430 | 25% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,330 | 19% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,676 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
90% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 64% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 87% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 360, Math: 360 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 450 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 9% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 14, Verbal: 12, Math: 14 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 16 |
| Application Fee: | $ 15.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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maybe celebritys,athletes, etc
20 months ago
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I found some more information for you on Delaware State University. I hope you find some interesting things here!
According to the first link (the HBCU Network), there is some history behind the school.
This part is largely historical:
"The State College for Colored Students, now known as Delaware State University, was established May 15, 1891 by the Delaware General Assembly under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890 by which land-grant colleges for Blacks came into existence in states maintaining separate educational facilities. Through the conservative and practical planning of the Board of Trustees appointed by Governor Robert J. Reynolds of Delaware, the College was launched upon its mission of education and public service on February 2, 1892. Five courses of study leading to a baccalaureate degree were offered: Agricultural, Chemical, Classical, Engineering, and Scientific."
For a famous person, I found something interesting from the second link I have provided. It is a press release about a co-chaplain for the Philadelphia Eagles:
"DOVER , Del. – Rev. Theodore Winsley, DSU class of 1993, who now serves as a co-chaplain for the Philadelphia Eagles will be the guest preacher at the regular 10 a.m. Sunday worship service this week (Oct. 23) at Crossroad Christian Church, located on Dupont Highway (U.S. 13) located just south of Cheswold and about one miles north of Dover ."
Hope this helps you! :)
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I am interested in finishing my Mathematics degree here in NYC. I attended Delaware State university for 4 years and was a Resident Advisor for 3...I want to know after I transfer credits to finish is it still possible because I love Del State.
26 months ago
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You would have to check with the original university. If you have completed most of the requirements for graduation at Delaware State, you will have to have them approve the classes you intend to take in NYC for completion of your degree. There are many differences between courses at different colleges and the college has to decide whether the courses you intend to take meet their requirements.
In this case, you DON'T want to transfer your credits to the NYC college - that would assume you want to graduate from the NYC college and you do not want to "matriculate"; you just want to finish your degree at Delaware State with courses taken at a different school. Please speak to Delaware State before taking any action.
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Some people (see first two posts) are so shallow.
I lived in Dover for many years and DELstate is not too far. It's not a large school, but it's not that bad. Dover's a quiet town except when Nascar season comes around, as Dover Downs is right across the highway from the University, and there are 2-3+ races a year. The malls and shopping centers are close by as well, and the beaches are a 40-50 minute drive away. The best part about DE is that buying anything is tax-free ;P
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