Delaware State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. a public school with 4,398 students.
About This School
Delaware State University is a public institution located in Dover, Delaware with approximately 4,398 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 47% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $13,910 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Delaware State University is a privately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university in Dover, Delaware. DSU also has two satellite campuses: one in Wilmington and one in Georgetown. The university encompasses four colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced-degree students. Delaware State University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,745 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the $17,500 median debt at graduation is reasonable, but a 39% graduation rate is a real concern — meaning fewer than 4 in 10 students who start here actually finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to an HBCU community, have a clear academic plan, and have support systems in place to stay on track, but come in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,398 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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