Delaware State University

 

Delaware State University

  Delaware State University
1200 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901		 General information
 (302) 857-6060

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Master's degrees
Carnegie classification: Not Applicable
Number of students: 3,690 (2006)
2007-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 25

About this School
Delaware State University is a historically black university in Dover, Delaware. It was established on May 15, 1891 as the 'State College for Colored Students' under the auspices of the Morrill Act of 1890. Over the last 115 years, it has evolved into a fully accredited, comprehensive university with a main campus and two satellite sites that encompass six colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced degree students. The graduating class of 2006 is the largest in the University's history, consisting of over 500 seniors and graduate students. The DSU president is Dr. Allen L. Sessoms, who began his tenure at the university in 2003.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-20082006-20072005-2006
In-State$ 6,146$ 5,746$ 5,480
Out of State$ 13,100$ 12,054$ 11,704
Books and Supplies$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 1,400
On-Campus
Room and board$ 9,460$ 8,800$ 7,986
Other Expenses$ 2,682$ 2,800$ 2,020
Off Campus
Room and board$ 12,000$ 12,000$ 9,405
Other Expenses$ 3,682$ 3,800$ 2,020
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 2,800$ 2,800$ 2,020

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 52% $ 2,996
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 28% $ 2,413
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 23% $ 5,406
Loans to students 74% $ 7,536
 
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