Dover, DE
Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 62% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,084 | 4,794 | 1,142 | 53% |
| 2020 | 11,317 | 4,452 | 1,001 | 39% |
| 2021 | 4,764 | 2,803 | 1,023 | 59% |
| 2022 | 7,109 | 3,904 | 1,431 | 55% |
| 2023 | 7,542 | 4,651 | 1,405 | 62% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,165 of 4,947 women and 1,486 of 2,595 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Delaware State University has an acceptance rate of 62% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,651 of 7,542 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
7,542 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,405 enrolled.
No. Delaware State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 62% — it has become less selective.