Resources For Students & Parents Delaware State University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Delaware State vs. Hampton University. norfolkdistrict / Flickr For Students & Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing a College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips College Testing Testing Graphs Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private Schools Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated September 20, 2017 Delaware State University Admissions Overview: Admissions at Delaware State are competitive--the school admits under half of those who apply each year. To be considered for admissions, students will need a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on the 4.0 scale). As part of the application process, students will need to submit an application, scores from the SAT or ACT, and a high school transcript. Interested students should visit Delaware State's admissions website, and should contact the admissions office with any questions about the application process. Will You Get In? Calculate Your Chances of Getting In with this free tool from Cappex Admissions Data (2016): Delaware State University Acceptance Rate: 41%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 410 / 480SAT Math: 410 / 490SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanCompare SAT scores for Delaware collegesACT Composite: 17 / 21ACT English: 15 / 20ACT Math: 16 / 20What these ACT numbers meanCompare ACT scores for Delaware colleges Delaware State University Description: Delaware State is a historically black university located on a historic 400-acre campus in Dover, Delaware. Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. are all within a couple hours. The oldest building on campus dates to the 1700s. The school is split into six colleges: Agriculture & Related Sciences, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business, Education, Health & Public Policy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences & Technology, and the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Undergraduates can choose from 56 bachelor degree programs housed within 21 academic departments. Psychology, mass communications and management are the most popular undergraduate fields. Delaware State also has 30 graduate degree programs. The university has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. On the athletic front, the Delaware State Hornets compete in the NCAA Division I (FCS) Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 4,328 (3,993 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female90% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $7,532 (in-state); $16,138 (out-of-state)Books: $1,700 (why so much?)Room and Board: $10,607Other Expenses: $2,219Total Cost: $22,058 (in-state); $30,664 (out-of-state) Delaware State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 92%Loans: 80%Average Amount of AidGrants: $9,596Loans: $6,710 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration and Management, Criminal Justice, Mass Communcation, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Sport ManagementWhat major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex. Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%4-Year Graduation Rate: 25%6-Year Graduation Rate: 43% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Basketball, Football, Track and Field, Cross Country, BaseballWomen's Sports: Bowling, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Equestrian, Lacrosse, Track and Field Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Delaware State, You May Also Like These Schools: Howard University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphCoppin State University: Profile Clark Atlanta University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphFrostburg State University: Profile Drexel University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBowie State University: Profile Morgan State University: Profile Temple University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphNorfolk State University: Profile Towson University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Continue Reading