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Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware 19901

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Data last updated: August 29, 2026

62%Admit rate
$15,745Avg net price
860–1070SAT middle 50%
39%Grad in 4 yrs
4,630Undergrads

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Delaware State University is a public institution in Dover with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,307 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,745.

Established
1891
Motto
"Enter to Learn, Go Forth and Serve"
Mascot
Too Fly
Type
Privately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university
Division
Division I
62%
Acceptance
984
SAT Avg
4,630
Undergrads
18:1
Student : Faculty
39%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$49,307
Earnings 10yr
$15,745
Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News
2025
#115
Washington Monthly
2025
#342

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • •History 19th century The Delaware College for Colored Students was established on May 15, 1891, by the Delaware General Assembly.
  • •The name was changed to the State College for Colored Students by state legislative action in 1893 to eliminate confusion with Delaware College, which was attended by whites in Newark, Delaware.
  • •20th century In 1945, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education awarded the college provisional accreditation.
  • •Although its accreditation was revoked in 1949, it was regained in 1957.

Source: Wikipedia

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