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Location & Contact
Address
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901-2277
United States
Dover, DE 19901-2277
United States
Contact
Mrs. Erin Hill
Executive Director for Admissions
Email: ehill@desu.edu
Phone: 302-857-6351
Fax: 302-857-6352
Executive Director for Admissions
Email: ehill@desu.edu
Phone: 302-857-6351
Fax: 302-857-6352
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,542
Applied
4,651
Accepted
4,941
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,947
Females Applied
3,165
Females Accepted
64%
Male Admissions
2,595
Males Applied
1,486
Males Accepted
57%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.19
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | SAT or ACT test scores |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | October 1st | September 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 420 | 530 | ||
| SAT Math | 410 | 530 | ||
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,050
In-state
19,014
Out-of-state
9,050
In-district
Fees
1,620
Full-time student fees
16,664
Room & board
10,100
Room only
Financial Aid
20,520
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,916
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,855
Avg. Loan Aid
8,675
Avg. Grant Aid
7,514
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
69.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
90%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,941
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
49%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.32% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 71.4% |
| White or Caucasian | 8.11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
| Two or more races | 6.23% |
| Other | 2.68% |
Gender
Male (35.18%)
Female (64.82%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Not Reported |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 58% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Welcome Week, Commencement and Homecoming Week
Welcome Week, Commencement and Homecoming Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Most popular organizations:
SGA, NPHC, Women's Senate, RHA and Men's Council
SGA, NPHC, Women's Senate, RHA and Men's Council
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Football | | Division 1B | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | No | No |
| Softball | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | No | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | | No | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | | No | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | | Division 1 | |
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