Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware · City: SmallOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
Delaware State University, a historically Black college and university, is a public four-year university located in Dover, Delaware. With 4,941 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 62%, the institution is considered moderately selective. In-state tuition is $8,544 per year ($18,480 out-of-state), below average for public institutions. The six-year graduation rate is 39%, which is below average compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Publicly funded institution — tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
- ·Graduation rate of 39% is below the national average — research completion support services
- ·Room and board costs ($15,134/yr) add significantly to the total cost of attendance
This college is a strong fit for in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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