Delaware State University

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• 1200 N. Dupont Highway
  Dover , DE 19901
  (302) 857-6060
  www.desu.edu

  Setting

  Small city

  Enrollment

  5,087

  Full time

  3,899

  Part time

  1,188

  Men full time

  1,662

  Women full time

  2,237

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grand institution. The mission of the University is to provide for the people of Delaware, and others who are admitted, meaningful and relevant education that emphasizes both the liberal and professional aspects of higher education. Within this context, the University provides educational opportunities to all qualified citizens of this State and other states at a cost consistent with the economic status of the students as a whole. While recognizing its historical heritage, the University serves a diverse student population with a broad range of programs in instruction, service, and research, so that is graduates will become competent, productive, and contributing citizens.

  Delaware State University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Doctoral

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  No

  Delaware State University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  76%

  Hispanic

  2%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  14%

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  7%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Delaware State University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  6,503

  Admitted

  2,781

  Enrolled

  806

  Admitted %

  43%

  Delaware State University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Neither required nor recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Recommended

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Delaware State University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  92%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  390

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  470

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  380

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  470

  Students submitting ACT

  14%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  15

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  20

• Delaware State University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $6,146

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $13,100

  Books and Supplies

  $1,500

  On-campus room and board

  $9,460

  Off-campus room and board

  $12,000

  Delaware State University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  92%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  45% , $3,292 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  37% , $4,667 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  1% , $7,331 on average

• Delaware State University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Agricultural Business and Management, General	0	0	0
  Animal Sciences, General	0	0	0
  Plant Sciences, General	0	0	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	18	0	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Accounting	14	0	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	59	47	0
  Business/Managerial Economics	0	0	0
  Finance, General	0	0	0
  Hospitality Administration/Management, General	5	0	0
  Management Science, General	0	0	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	0	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Broadcast Journalism	0	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	38	0	0
  Journalism	0	0	0
  Mass Communication/Media Studies	0	0	0
  Public Relations/Image Management	0	0	0
  Radio and Television	0	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	0	0	0
  Computer Science	5	0	0
  Information Science/Studies	0	0	0
  Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching	0	0	0
  Art Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Biology Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Business Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	2	0
  Education, General	0	21	4
  Education, Other	0	0	0
  Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	0	0
  Elementary Education and Teaching	11	0	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Health Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	0	0
  Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	0	0	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	1	2	0
  Music Teacher Education	1	0	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	1	0	0
  Physics Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	1	0	0
  Social Science Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	0	0
  Special Education and Teaching, Other	2	0	0
  Engineering	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Civil Engineering, General	0	0	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  English Composition	6	0	0
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Apparel and Textiles, General	2	0	0
  Consumer Economics	0	0	0
  Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General	4	0	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  French Language and Literature	0	0	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	0	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Nursing, Other	1	0	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	24	0	0
  Pre-Veterinary Studies	0	0	0
  Public Health, General	26	0	0
  Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing	0	4	0
  History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  American History (United States)	0	0	0
  History, General	9	0	0
  History, Other	0	0	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Applied Mathematics	0	0	0
  Mathematics, General	4	2	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Historic Preservation and Conservation	0	1	0
  Mathematics and Computer Science	1	0	0
  Neuroscience	0	1	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Environmental Science	0	0	0
  Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management	0	0	0
  Natural Resources Management and Policy	6	0	0
  Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other	0	6	0
  Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management	0	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	36	10	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Chemistry, General	4	8	0
  Chemistry, Other	5	0	0
  Physics, General	0	0	0
  Physics, Other	2	0	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Psychology, General	47	0	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Social Work	43	34	0
  Science Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	1	0	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Criminology	35	0	0
  Political Science and Government, General	11	0	0
  Sociology	6	0	0
  Transportation and Materials Moving	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General	5	0	0
  Aviation/Airway Management and Operations	3	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Art/Art Studies, General	0	0	0
  Arts Management	0	0	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	4	0	0
  Music, General	3	0	0

• Delaware State University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  Apr 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 1st

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Fall application deadline

  Jun 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  -

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  Jul 1st

  Transfer priority application deadline

  Apr 1st

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  -

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  Feb 15th

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  -

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  Apr 15th

• Delaware State University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  -

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Delaware State University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Delaware State University Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  Yes

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