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Delaware State University Healthcare Programs

Delaware State University is a public institution located in Dover, DE. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Delaware State University Rankings

Delaware State University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 1	State — Delaware
College Major Best Value	#1 of 2	State — Delaware
College Major Best Value	#2 of 3	State — Delaware
Overall Quality	#3 of 3	State — Delaware
College Best Colleges For Money	#3 of 9	State — Delaware
College Major Best Value	#3 of 4	State — Delaware
Overall Quality	#4 of 5	State — Delaware
Overall Quality	#5 of 12	State — Delaware

Where Is Delaware State University?

Get in touch with Delaware State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Phone:	3028576060
Website:	www.desu.edu/
Admissions:	www.desu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.desu.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Delaware State University?

You can apply to Delaware State University online at: www.desu.edu/apply-now

Delaware State University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Delaware State University

Here’s what Delaware State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Delaware State University?

Delaware State University admits 47%, which means it is moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 34% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Delaware State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 420 and 520. Math scores were between 380 and 500.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 800 to 1020. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Delaware State University ranged between 20 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Delaware State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,060	1,217	40%
Women	5,385	2,717	50%

Can I Afford Delaware State University?

The average net price after aid at Delaware State University is $15,745. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,050
In-State Fees	$1,620
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,014
Out-of-State Fees	$1,620
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,670
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,634

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at Delaware State University receive some form of financial aid (1,288 students).

Nearly 74% of students at Delaware State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,619 per student.

49% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,764.

Student Loan Debt

52% of Delaware State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,434 per year.

Delaware State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,033 students enrolled at Delaware State University. Delaware State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,630 undergraduate students at Delaware State University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Delaware State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	41
Black or African American	3,467
Hispanic	388
White	296
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	273
Non-Resident	97

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Delaware State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Delaware	644
New Jersey	139
Pennsylvania	124
New York	117
Maryland	73

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Delaware State University Graduate Student Diversity

887 of Delaware State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Delaware State University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Delaware State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	548
Hispanic	62
White	142
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	44
Non-Resident	63

Online Learning at Delaware State University

Delaware State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,386 undergraduate students at Delaware State University took at least one online class — of those, 186 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 80 students took at least one online class and 469 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Delaware State University

The following healthcare programs are offered at Delaware State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	42	5	—	47
Public Health	27	—	—	27
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	12	—	12

Academic Programs at Delaware State University

Delaware State University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Delaware State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.