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$10,670
per year
In-State Tuition
55%
Acceptance Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
Delaware State University is an educational institution in Dover, DE. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Conditions Delaware State University places on CLEP credit
Delaware State offers CLEP credit through its prior-learning process. Confirm approved exams, qualifying scores and course credit with the Office of Testing before taking an exam.
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Engineering
Hospitality & Culinary
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
12
Sports
3
Men’s teams
10
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Equestrian Sports(1)
Equestrian
Other Sports(1)
Other Sports
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Delaware State offers a competitive Presidential Scholarship and, for out-of-state freshmen, a $3,000 a year GAP Scholarship; eligibility does not guarantee an award.
Presidential Scholarship
CompetitiveCovers the entire cost of college (up to 18 credits per semester, mandatory fees, room and board if applicable, and textbooks) for four years, fall and spring only.
Renewable
Eligible admitted students are contacted to complete a questionnaire by March 13, then advance to an interview.
For U.S. citizens entering as full-time first-year freshmen. Requires the GPA plus either the ACT or the SAT score. Only a select group is chosen.
DSU GAP Scholarship
Competitive$3,000 per year
Renewable: Maintain the GPA specified for the award and consecutive full-time enrollment each semester
No separate application. Awarded first-come, first-served; notifications November 2, 2026 to May 1; accept by June 15, 2027.
For U.S. citizens entering as full-time first-year freshmen. Requires the GPA plus either the ACT or the SAT score. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,135
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$49,307
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions Delaware State University places on CLEP credit
Delaware State offers CLEP credit through its prior-learning process. Confirm approved exams, qualifying scores and course credit with the Office of Testing before taking an exam.
Exam-level breakdown not yet available. Visit the official credit policy page for the full list of accepted exams.
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Public University
Location
Dover, Delaware
Kent County
Control
Public
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