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Students attend Delaware State in Dover, Delaware, a small city. The school is a public institution. Delaware State degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics and family and social work.
Delaware State is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 360 and 450. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,722 students at Delaware State (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Delaware State attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. Delaware State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Delaware State values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grand institution. The mission of the University is to provide for the people of Delaware, and others who are admitted, meaningful and relevant education that emphasizes both the liberal and professional aspects of higher education. Within this context, the University provides educational opportunities to all qualified citizens of this State and other states at a cost consistent with the economic status of the students as a whole. While recognizing its historical heritage, the University serves a diverse student population with a broad range of programs in instruction, service, and research, so that is graduates will become competent, productive, and contributing citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
Delaware State University
1200 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
General Phone: (302) 857-6060
Admissions Phone: (302) 857-6351
Financial Aid Phone: (302) 857-6250
http://www.desu.edu
Delaware State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 123 | business management, management science, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 60 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed, special education, physical education teaching, English teaching, trade and industrial teaching, art education, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 56 | social work, food and nutrition, consumer economics |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | political science, English composition, history, historic preservation and conservation, sociology, French language, Spanish language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology |
| Media | 28 | radio and television, public relations, broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | registered nursing |
| Science | 15 | biology, physics courses, physics, chemistry courses, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Transportation | 7 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science, fisheries sciences, natural resources policy |
| Construction Trades | 5 | apparel and textiles |
| Medicine | 5 | public health, pre-veterinary |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies, arts management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | plant sciences |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Delaware State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 368 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 81 | 14 |
Delaware State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Delaware State had a total enrollment of 3,722 students (3,329 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 77% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 34% |
| New Jersey | 16% |
| Maryland | 13% |
| Pennsylvania | 12% |
| New York | 9% |
| District of Columbia | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Delaware State offers campus housing for 2,156 of its 3,329 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dover, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,692 | 2,379 | 64% | 948 | 40% |
| Men | 1,480 | 929 | 63% | 403 | 43% |
| Women | 2,212 | 1,450 | 66% | 545 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 450 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 17 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (302) 857-6351
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,704 |
| Room and board | $ 7,986 |
| Room charge | $ 5,502 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,796 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,020 |
Financial Aid:
Delaware State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 142800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (302) 857-6250
Delaware State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $109,777 | 3 | $93,248 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $75,740 | 3 | $74,211 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $54,847 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $81,184 | 16 | $64,157 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $67,951 | 6 | $69,823 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $61,980 | 16 | $64,206 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $55,934 | 24 | $54,320 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,500 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $35,234 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $60,616 | 52 | $57,022 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 70 | 201 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Track | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 39 | 55 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
French Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delaware State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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