Dover, Delaware · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Delaware State University (DSU or Del State) 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".
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Ranked #178 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #563 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware, 19901
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 860–1070
SAT ERW: 440–550
SAT math: 420–520
ACT composite: 22–26
Total: 5,828
Undergrad: 4,941
Undergrad full-time: 4,097
Graduate: 887
Part-time: 1,007
In-state
Tuition: $10,314
Total cost on campus: $30,236
Out-of-state
Tuition: $20,250
Total cost on campus: $40,172
Room & board: $13,634
Books & supplies: $1,500
Receive aid: 96%
Avg grant aid: $11,842
Pell grant recipients: 57%
Rent: $854 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.35 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $5.37
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.