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How to Get Into Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Delaware State University Admissions Statistics

47%
Acceptance Rate
420-520
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
380-500
SAT Math (mid 50%)
20-24
ACT (mid 50%)
4,398
Undergrads
39%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Delaware State University

The bar here is clear

Delaware State University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 800-1020 combined SAT or 20-24 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Delaware State University fits.

Delaware State University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) May 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $35
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Delaware State University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $27,939
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $10,670 / $20,634
Room & board (on campus) $16,664
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $13,910

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $11,135
$30-48k $12,452
$48-75k $15,701
$75-110k $17,633
$110k+ $17,326
49%
Students receiving Pell Grants
52%
Students taking federal loans
70%
Freshman retention rate
17:1
Student-faculty ratio

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