DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY (Del State)
- 1200 N. Dupont Highway
- Dover, DE 19901
- OPEID College Code: 00142800
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- General Phone: (302) 857-6060
- Acting President: Claibourne Smith
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,609
- College Alias: Del State, DSU
- College Mascot: Hornets
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Delaware State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.desu.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.desu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,962 | 5,113 | 8,075 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 976 (33%) | 2,023 (40%) | 2,999 (37%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 288 (30%) | 469 (23%) | 757 (25%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 693 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 109 | 14% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 480 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 470 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 19 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 19 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 18 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Del State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 50% | 33% | 31% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $14,423 | $3,857 | $3,356 | $5,768 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.2% | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| Number in Default | 88 | 99 | 81 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,071 | 957 | 1,151 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,481 | $6,481 | $6,146 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,481 | $6,481 | $6,146 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,742 | $13,742 | $13,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,443 | $10,560 | $9,460 |
| Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 | $2,682 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,408 | $11,088 | $12,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,544 | $2,564 | $3,682 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $600 | $2,564 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,024 | $20,141 | $19,788 |
| In-State | $21,024 | $20,141 | $19,788 |
| Out of State | $28,285 | $27,402 | $26,742 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,933 | $21,633 | $23,328 |
| In-State | $21,933 | $21,633 | $23,328 |
| Out of State | $29,194 | $28,894 | $30,282 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,581 | $10,545 | $10,446 |
| In-State | $8,581 | $10,545 | $10,446 |
| Out of State | $15,842 | $17,806 | $17,400 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,609 Undergraduate: 3,222 Graduate: 387
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,425 Female: 2,184
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,287 Female: 1,935
- Graduate Gender Male: 138 Female: 249
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,113 Part-Time: 496
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,818 Part-Time: 404
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 295 Part-Time: 92
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 68 | 2% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Black | 2,476 | 69% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 2% |
| White | 400 | 11% |
| Unknown | 545 | 15% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 186 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,249 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 980 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 595 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 233 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 112 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 82 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 100 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 62 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 3 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 836 | 738 | 98 |
| Faculty Status | 257 | 191 | 66 |
| Tenured Faculty | 102 | 102 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 256 | 190 | 66 |
| Primarily Instruction | 252 | 186 | 66 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 56 | 56 | - |
| Other Professionals | 335 | 317 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 189 | 175 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 58 | 56 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 68 | 65 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,987 (135) | $69,365 (76) | $66,212 (59) |
| Professor | $82,539 (27) | $79,997 (20) | $89,803 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $67,908 (56) | $67,806 (31) | $68,034 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,894 (48) | $63,437 (24) | $60,352 (24) |
| Instructor | $45,715 (3) | $47,342 (1) | $44,901 (2) |
| Lecturer | $38,786 (1) | - (-) | $38,786 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,860 (55) | $80,703 (34) | $70,637 (21) |
| Professor | $98,383 (18) | $97,513 (15) | $102,729 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $68,318 (24) | $69,770 (12) | $66,867 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,750 (12) | $61,367 (6) | $62,132 (6) |
| Instructor | $75,752 (1) | $75,752 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,511 (190) | $68,335 (110) | $64,003 (80) |
| Professor | $81,722 (45) | $79,906 (35) | $88,078 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $64,305 (80) | $64,815 (43) | $63,713 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,620 (60) | $60,791 (30) | $58,449 (30) |
| Instructor | $49,781 (4) | $54,661 (2) | $44,901 (2) |
| Lecturer | $38,786 (1) | - (-) | $38,786 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,517,916 | $2,499,092 | $2,018,824 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 386 | 215 | 171 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 301 | 172 | 129 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| All Track Combined | 137 | 68 | 69 |
| Football | 93 | 93 | - |
| Soccer | 19 | - | 19 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Bowling | 11 | - | 11 |
| Equestrian | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $115,879 | $58,839 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $59,831 | $35,485 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 22 | 16 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 34% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 35% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 30% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 34% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 18 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 22 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 50 | 36 |
| On Campus | ||
| Murder | - | 1 |
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 56 | 50 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
