Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware · Public · HBCU
Delaware State University admitted 31% of 21,209 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 870–1090 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 39% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Delaware State University
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Application deadlines
Delaware State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- March 15, 2027
The application fee is $35, and Delaware State University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Delaware State University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Delaware State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Delaware State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Delaware State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Course rigor
- Test scores
Not considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.16 GPA. 8.0% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $30,236 in-state and $40,172 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,555 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Delaware State University’s acceptance rate?
Delaware State University admitted 31% of applicants: 6,648 of 21,209 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Delaware State University’s application deadline?
Delaware State University’s 2026–27 deadline is March 15, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Delaware State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 870 to 1090, with a median around 980. A score at or above 980 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Delaware State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $35 for 2026–27, and Delaware State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Delaware State University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Delaware State University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Does Delaware State University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Delaware State University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 300–800 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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