Delaware State University (DSU)
1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
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 about Delaware State University
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Hornets
Nickname
DSU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$7,056
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,052
Retention Rate
67%
Enrollment
3,606
Year Established
1891
DSU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,159
- Freshman Class
- 1,446
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,606
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 88%
- Graduate
- 12%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 73%
- Part-Time
- 27%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 22%
- Out-of-State
- 78%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 64%
- Men
- 36%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 69%
- Caucasian
- 11%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 18%
Students State Origin
- Delaware
- 22%
- Maryland
- 12%
- New York
- 9%
- New Jersey
- 8%
- Pennsylvania
- 6%
- Other
- 43%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%
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