DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

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Delaware State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Dover, DE). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1200 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Main Phone: (302) 857-6060
Web Site: www.dsc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,955 (full-time equivalent) students. 92.5% of students attend full-time, while 7.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 347 male students and 476 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.2% of the student body, while females made up 57.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (77)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (1)%.

Delaware State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 30% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 350. One quarter of students scored at least 450.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 340 or higher. One fourth of students scored 450 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Business And Management

Agricultural Science

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

English Composition

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

Transportation Vehicle And Equipment Operator

Air Transport

School Accreditation

Delaware State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Delaware State University is accredited regionally.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Delaware State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Weekend college

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,990
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,812
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,786

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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