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.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
380
470
SAT Math
360
460
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
14
18
ACT English
13
18
ACT Math
15
17
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$5,480
$5,746
$6,146
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$11,704
$12,054
$13,100
Books and supplies
$1,400
$1,500
$1,500
Room and board (on campus)
$7,986
$8,800
$9,460
Room and board (off campus)
$9,405
$12,000
$12,000
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (302) 857-6250
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 92%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,292
State/Local Grants: $2,594
Institutional Grants: $4,667
Student Loans: $7,331
