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Delaware State University

#251 in US ranking Dover, DE
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,669
Tuition & fees
$11,213
Avg. aid
$13,619
Receiving aid
92%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
47%
SAT range
800–1020
ACT range
20–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$43,278
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Delaware State University?

Homecoming Week, Welcome Week, and commencement are recurring events in Delaware State University's campus calendar. They serve different communities and purposes rather than being interchangeable celebrations.

Welcome Week centers on the transition into a new academic year and helps incoming students find people, services, and activities. Homecoming brings students and alumni together around scheduled campus events and athletics. Commencement marks degree completion for graduating students and their families. Dates and individual activities change each year, so students planning travel or participation should use the calendar for the relevant academic year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Delaware State University?

Delaware State University offers university-operated, coeducational housing and campus dining. Housing options include residence-hall arrangements, but availability and placement depend on the university's application process and the spaces open for a particular term; admission to the university should not be treated as a housing guarantee.

Students comparing housing should review each option's room type, eligibility rules, contract dates, and meal-plan requirements before committing. Campus dining arrangements can affect both daily convenience and the actual cost of living on campus. Commuters or students considering off-campus housing should account for transportation and lease terms as well as rent. First-year students should also check the current parking policy: reported rules do not permit freshmen to register or park a car on campus.

Delaware State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Delaware State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
58%
Campus size
356 acres

Delaware State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Delaware State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

William C. Jason Library

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Delaware State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Delaware State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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