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Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$37,503

Acceptance Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

42%

Annual Tuition

$10,314

At a Glance

Total Students

4,630

Retention Rate

72%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$26,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Delaware State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 61.7% and a student body of 4,630. The university's in-state tuition is $10,314. Approximately 48.5% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for students is $26,000.

The university's retention rate is 72.3%, and the graduation rate is 42.1%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,057. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $37,503, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $49,307.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$37k

1 YEAR

$38k

5 YEARS

$49k

10 YEARS

Top 78% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Delaware State University alumni earn a median of $37,057. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $37,503. Ten years after graduation, median earnings rise to $49,307. The median debt for graduates is $26,000. Almost half of the students, 48.5%, receive financial aid.

Delaware State University has a graduation rate of 42.1% and a retention rate of 72.3%. The university has an acceptance rate of 61.7% and a total student population of 4,630. The annual in-state tuition is $10,314.

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Campus Location

Dover, Delaware

Dover, DE 19901

Delaware State University is located in Dover, Delaware. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Delaware State University has an acceptance rate of 61.7%.