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Delaware State University
About 47 in 100 applicants get into Delaware State University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Delaware State University sits in Dover proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $98,411 four years out. Faculty pay averages $106,428 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,398 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 860 and 1070 — below the DE middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Delaware State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 860–1070 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Delaware State University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 440 | 500 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 470 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Delaware State University received 7,542 applications and admitted 4,651 (61.7%), with 1,405 enrolling.
How Delaware State University compares
| Delaware State University | Delaware median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 46.6% | 70.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,670 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,307 | $53,844 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Delaware State University's median earnings are $49,307 — below the Delaware benchmark of $53,844. Weigh that against the $10,670 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Delaware State University prices by residency: $10,670 in-state versus $20,634 out-of-state — a $9,964 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Delaware State University enrolls 4,398 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Delaware State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Delaware State University students — 39.1% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Delaware State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,411 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,568 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,522 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,689 |
| Biology, General | $59,296 |
| Social Work | $56,937 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,509 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,838 |
| Criminology | $53,128 |
| Agriculture, General | $52,676 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,794 |
| Psychology, General | $49,132 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,115 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,440 |
Median earnings for these 14 Delaware State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,307 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 51 additional Delaware State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Delaware State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 860–1070 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 46.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Delaware State University's acceptance rate?
61.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,651 admitted from 7,542 applicants.
How much does Delaware State University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,670; out-of-state students pay $20,634. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Delaware State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,307 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Delaware
- University of Delaware — 70.6% admitted
- Goldey-Beacom College — 84.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.