Delaware State University (DSU) is a Black, public university located in Dover, Delaware. It was established in 1891 and has other two campuses in Wilmington and Georgetown. Its sprawling campus stretches up to 400 acres.

Highlights

Type Public
Campus Setting Suburban
Endowment 28.7 million USD
Cost of Attendance 32,077 USD
Campus Housing Capacity 58%
Admission Helpdesk admissions@desu.edu, 302 857-6351
Student Retention Rate 62.00%

Programs, Campus and Residence

  • 42 undergraduate, 21 graduate and five doctoral programs, under four colleges are offered at Delaware State University currently. Some of the popular majors are – Communication, Journalism, Social Sciences, Business, Management, Marketing, Fitness Studies, Psychology, etc.
  • Delaware State University offers on-campus residence facility to its students. It includes four residential halls which can accommodate around 682 students.

Delaware State University Admission Process

Requirements Transcripts; SOP; LOR
Test Scores UG: ACT/SAT Graduate: GRE/MAT/GMAT
English Proficiency Test TOEFL/IELTS
Application fee UG: 35 USD; Graduate: 50 USD
Additional Requirements Essay and Resume; Personal and Financial Statement
Intake Seasons Fall: February 1; Spring: November 1

How to apply – To apply for admission to Delaware State University for:

  • UG: Apply through the online portal of the university, available on the official website.
  • Graduate: Apply through Graduate Admissions Portal.

Cost of Attendance

Expenses Cost
Tuition 17,658 USD
Room and Board 6,976 USD
Books and Supplies 1,900 USD
Meal Plan 4,364 USD
Other Expenses 2,219 USD
TOTAL 33,117 USD

Financial Aid

The students at Delaware State University are offered financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans and grants. It is mandatory for students to submit the FAFSA on or before deadline, to receive financial aid.

  • The average scholarship value for freshmen is 11,893 USD.
  • About 77% of the freshmen receive financial aid in some form.