Delaware State University

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School Location

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:	Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees, Doctor's degrees
Carnegie classification:	Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
Number of students:	3,534 (2008) 3,159 (undergraduate)
2010-2009 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 25

Mission

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.

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.

Tuition and Fees	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Extimated academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$ 5,746	$ 6,146	$ 6,481	$ 6,481
Out of State	$ 12,054	$ 13,100	$ 13,742	$ 13,742
Books and Supplies	$ 1,500	$ 1,500	$ 1,500	$ 1,500
On-Campus
Room and board	$ 8,800	$ 9,460	$ 10,560	$ 11,443
Other Expenses	$ 2,800	$ 2,682	$ 1,600	$ 1,600
Off Campus
Room and board	$ 12,000	$ 12,000	$ 11,088	$ 11,408
Other Expenses	$ 3,800	$ 3,682	$ 2,564	$ 2,544
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses	$ 2,800	$ 2,800	$ 2,564	$ 600

Financial aid 2007-2008

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

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	47%	$ 3,460
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	13%	$ 3,463
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	0%	$ 2,635
Loans to students	81%	$ 11,904

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Delaware State University

Financial aid 2007-2008

Degrees offered by Delaware State University

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