Delaware State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,544

21.4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,555

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

61.7%

7,542 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,828

82.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.7%

363 Graduates

About

Delaware State University is a higher education institution located in Kent County, DE. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Delaware State University were Social Work (90 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (23 degrees), and Public Administration (22 degrees).

In 2023, 897 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delaware State University. 73.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (577 degrees), 3.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (151 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delaware State University is $8,544, which is $−16,031 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Delaware State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,239 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Delaware State University is $8,544, which is $16,031 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,555.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Delaware State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,544

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Delaware State University was $8,544. The cost of tuition at Delaware State University is $−16,031 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Delaware State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,555

2023 Value

30.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Delaware State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,555. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Delaware State University grew by 30.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Delaware State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,801

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delaware State University was of $13,801 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.59% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Delaware State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Delaware State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.33% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Delaware State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Delaware State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1239 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Delaware State University received 7,542 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.09% annual growth. Out of those 7,542 applicants, 4,651 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.7% acceptance rate.

There were 5,828 students enrolled at Delaware State University in 2023. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Delaware State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,651

Accepted Out of 7,542

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Delaware State University was 61.7% (4,651 admissions from 7,542 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 54.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.09%, while admissions grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Delaware State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2023)

359

Scores Submitted (2023)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Delaware State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Delaware State University had a total enrollment of 5,828 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Delaware State University is 4,821 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,007. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Delaware State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delaware State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.8% Black or African American, 9.28% White, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0858% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Delaware State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.7%) and White Female (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delaware State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,828 students. The full-time enrollment at Delaware State University is 4,821 and the part-time enrollment is 1,007. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Delaware State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Delaware State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Delaware State University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Delaware State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Delaware State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
4,187 enrolled students
White
541 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
486 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delaware State University is 71.8% Black or African American, 9.28% White, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0858% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 84 students (1.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 419 more women than men received degrees from Delaware State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delaware State University is black or african american (577 degrees awarded). There were 3.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (151 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Delaware State University is Social Work (90 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (23 degrees) and Public Administration (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delaware State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (143 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), and Agriculture (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware State University are Other managers (207,277 people), Social workers, all other (162,275 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (119,780 people), Marketing managers (89,711 people), and Customer service representatives (80,848 people).

The most specialized majors at Delaware State University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (143 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), Agriculture (29 degrees), Communications (55 degrees), and Transportation (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Delaware State University are Public Administration and Social Service (143 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), Agriculture (29 degrees), Communications (55 degrees), and Transportation (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware State University are Elementary & secondary schools (441,909 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (394,497 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (273,216 people), Legal services (266,036 people), and Computer Systems Design (228,106 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Delaware State University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
66 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
55 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Delaware State University was Registered Nursing with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Delaware State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

239

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

658

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware State University, which is 0.363 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (658).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Delaware State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware State University in Mass Communication & Media Studies, which is 0.719 times less than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware State University in Social Work, which is 5.05 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from Delaware State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Delaware State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
577 degrees awarded
White
151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delaware State University is black or african american (577 degrees awarded). There were 3.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (151 degrees).

0.223% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
414 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
163 degrees awarded
White Female
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delaware State University is black or african american female (414 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (163 degrees).

Operations

Delaware State University has an endowment valued at nearly $41.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.64M (3.98%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Delaware State University had a total salary expenditure of 217M. Delaware State University employs 89 Associate professors, 61 Professors and 45 Assistant professors. Most academics at Delaware State University are Female Associate professor (45), Male Associate professor (44), and Male Professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 108 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 101 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 87 employees.

Endowment

$41.1M

2023 Endowment

14%

growth from 2022

Delaware State University has an endowment valued at about $41.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Delaware State University grew 14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Delaware State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$65.7M

2023 Salaries

2.22%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Delaware State University paid a median of $65.7M in salaries, which represents 30.3% of their overall expenditure ($217M) and a 2.22% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.7M

Instructional Salaries

234

Number of Employees

In 2023, Delaware State University paid a total of $18.7M to 234 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

89 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Delaware State University were Associate professor with 89 employees, Professor with 61 employees, and Assistant professor with 45 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 108 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 87 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Delaware State University was Female Associate professor with 45 employees, Male Associate professor with 44 employees, and Male Professor with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Delaware State University.

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