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Delaware State University

country rank  692
world rank  1965

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University Overview

Established in 1891, Delaware State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Dover (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Delaware. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Delaware State University (DSU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Delaware State University (DSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 134-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Delaware State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Delaware State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Delaware State University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Delaware State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym DSU
Founded 1891
Motto Making our mark on the world
Enter to Learn, Go forth and serve
Colours Cherry red and Columbia blue
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address 1200 N. Dupont Highway
Dover
19901 Delaware
United States
Delaware State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Delaware State University Phone Number (302) 857 6060
Delaware State University Fax Number (302) 857 6069
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Recognition and Accreditation

Delaware State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Delaware State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1945


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Delaware State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Delaware State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Delaware State University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Delaware State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Delaware State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Delaware State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Delaware State University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Delaware State University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Delaware State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Delaware State University.



Delaware State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Delaware State University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Delaware State University Admission Info


Delaware State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Delaware State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Delaware State University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Delaware State University's Admission Office Admission Office

1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover 19901
(302) 857 6351
800 845 2544

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Delaware State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Delaware State University Size and Profile


Delaware State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Delaware State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Delaware State University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Delaware State University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Delaware State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Delaware State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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Delaware State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Delaware State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Delaware State University Facilities


Delaware State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Delaware State University's Library
Delaware State University's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 254,909 physical volumes, 14,485 physical media, 9,167 digital/electronic media and 103 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Delaware State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Delaware State University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Delaware State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,925 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Delaware State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Delaware State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Delaware State University Services


Delaware State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Delaware State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Delaware State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Delaware State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Delaware State University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Delaware State University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Delaware State University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Delaware State University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Delaware State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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