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Delaware State University

Dover, DE·Public·~47% acceptance

Delaware State University is a public university based in Dover, DE. It admits about 47% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $13,910 per year. About 39% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $49,307 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,910/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $27,939
Aid cuts ~$14,029/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
May 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.24–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)800–1020
ACT (middle 50%)20–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
39%
graduation rate
70%
freshman retention
$37,503
median earnings, 6yr
$49,307
median earnings, 10yr
How Delaware State reads an application

What Delaware State requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
College-prep programTest scoresApplication essaysWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Delaware State requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Delaware State University's acceptance rate?
Delaware State University admits about 47% of applicants.
How much does Delaware State University cost?
At Delaware State University, the average net price after aid is about $13,910 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $27,939 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Delaware State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 800–1020 on the SAT and 20–24 on the ACT.
What are Delaware State University's application deadlines?
Delaware State University's deadline is Regular Decision around May 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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