Delaware State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Delaware State is test-optional, but scores still matter here: about a quarter of applicants submit SAT results, and a 1030 can meet the Partial Tuition Scholarship cutoff if your GPA is 3.0+. Aim for the upper end of the 830-1060 range, or higher if you are targeting full tuition at 1130 with a 3.5 GPA.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Delaware State University facts and stats
Delaware State University enrolls 4,581 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Delaware State has a freshman retention rate of 70% and a 6-year graduation rate of 39%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
Dover, DE
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Key Delaware State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
October 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Delaware State is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit scores or pursue score-based scholarships: take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. For the October 1 Regular Decision deadline, plan for the August SAT or September ACT as your last practical retake since October tests will be too late.
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What you'll actually pay
Delaware State’s in-state tuition is $9,050, while out-of-state tuition is $19,014. About 57% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 15. The university competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Out-of-state tuition at Delaware State is $19,014, while in-state tuition is $9,050; room and board adds $15,259. Financial aid is meaningful for many students, with 57% receiving aid and an average aid package of $19,916. Merit awards average $8,577, which can further reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $57,470.
Student life at Delaware State University
58% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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