Delaware State University
Dover, DE
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,179
Graduate Enrollment: 801
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 58.84%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 61.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 50.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 41.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 10.1%
Black: 71.8%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 6.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Black: 71.8%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 6.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $22,912
In-State tuition: $8,358Out-of-State tuition: $18,280
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,068 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,450 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,578 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,450 (2022)
Average Family Income: $56,763 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,554 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,809 |
| $30k-48k | $10,571 |
| $48k-75k | $12,629 |
| $75k-110k | $12,769 |
| $110k+ | $13,852 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 35.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 45.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 58.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 19.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 23.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,246 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,153 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 28 | $23,625 | $228 | $44,609 ($3,717) | |
| Master's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 77 | $26,000 | $265 | $26,175 ($2,181) | $40,836 ($3,403) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 8 | $73,461 ($6,122) | |||
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $25,651 | $269 | $46,818 ($3,902) | $45,625 ($3,802) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 17 | $31,000 | $329 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 17 | $25,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 21 | $24,980 | $250 | $29,858 ($2,488) | $47,980 ($3,998) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 37 | $26,000 | $276 | $31,162 ($2,597) | $36,926 ($3,077) |
| Master's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 86 | $27,125 | $276 | $26,993 ($2,249) | $36,562 ($3,047) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 21 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 42 | $26,000 | $276 | $28,718 ($2,393) | $41,826 ($3,486) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 44 | $25,000 | $239 | $29,478 ($2,457) | $47,219 ($3,935) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 33 | $356 | $48,459 ($4,038) | $55,739 ($4,645) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 43 | $26,750 | $276 | $31,332 ($2,611) | $45,554 ($3,796) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 24 | $27,000 | $274 | $46,562 ($3,880) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 12 | $29,861 | $317 | $78,842 ($6,570) | $74,284 ($6,190) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 50 | $26,000 | $270 | $40,581 ($3,382) | $53,690 ($4,474) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | $61,652 ($5,138) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $25,000 | $265 | $55,853 ($4,654) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $73,584Full time faculty: 61%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,148,753 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $40,596,772 (2022)