Delaware State University, DE
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Delaware State University Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity3
Retention30
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity34
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Delaware State University
93%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
7%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education5%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies14%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences13%
Transportation and Materials Moving2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Delaware State University
49%
Admission Rate
445
Median SAT Math
480
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)400–490
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Delaware State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $17K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Delaware State University
66%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
31%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $41K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 24% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 31% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 38% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 41% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Delaware State University
72%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 38% | 61% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 60% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 44% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 28% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 50% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 48% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 23% | 30% | 44% |
| Other race | 53% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Delaware State University
93%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Delaware State University
3,835
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
378
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 71% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 74% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 8% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 14% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Delaware State University, DE
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
1 miles, NW
Wesley College
2 miles, S
Harris School of Business-Dover Campus
2 miles, S
Polytech Adult Education
8 miles, S