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YOUR FAMILY.

YOUR HBCU.

YOUR DSU. D E L A W A R E S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y 2 0 2 6 - 2 7 U N D E R G R A D U AT E V I E W B O O K

From your first conversation with our Admissions team to graduation and beyond, you’ll find that ‘It All Matters’ at Delaware State University — with support and experiences aimed at helping you to achieve success.

LEGACY & E XCELLENCE

Since Delaware State University was founded as a land-grant institution in Dover, Delaware, we have grown and evolved into one of the premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the country, positioned among the best of the best in national rankings.

TOP HBCU

At DSU, Hornet is our word for family. When you become a Hornet, you are family. From your first moment on campus, you’ll feel the welcoming spirit of our close-knit, diverse and energetic community.

On our main campus, you’ll find our rich heritage preserved in historic buildings alongside modern, state-of-the-art learning and living facilities, all surrounded by sprawling green spaces. You’ll also notice the focus we place on the safety and security of our community.

Established

1891 Celebrating 135 years

CORE VALUES Community | Integrity | Diversity Scholarship | Outreach | Contemporary

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Coming from a small town in Delaware, I never imagined the doors that would open for me. Delaware State University gave me the confidence to lead, the courage to dream bigger and the preparation to walk into every opportunity knowing I belonged.” Brandon Jones | Class of 2027 Management Major, Marketing Concentration

Meet Our Diverse and Vibrant

STUDENT BODY

6,623 Students

5,908 Undergraduate students | 89% 715 Graduate students | 11% 4,184 Female students | 63% 2,439 Male students | 37% 59% African-American population, with Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian and international students making up the balance.

FRESHMAN Profile

3.16 946 Avg. GPA

ACADEMICS

Avg. SAT (VM)

& STUDENT SUC CE SS

At DSU, challenging degree programs taught by our passionate, expert faculty combine with hands-on learning experiences to provide you with the knowledge and skills to achieve success in your chosen career field or to pursue graduate studies.

A PERSONALIZED JOURNEY FOR YOU From the start, our Student Success team will help you to excel academically and professionally through advising, tutoring, workshops, academic coaching, library services and Individual Development Plans — all while keeping you on track through the 15 Strong to Completion campaign to graduate in four years or less!

OVER

Majors and Minors

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

GLOBAL Reach Our students come from 40 states, our nation’s capital, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and 22 countries.

FACULTY PROFILE Of our 236 full-time faculty members, 86% possess doctoral degrees or terminal degrees.

MAJORS & C OLLEGE S

Delaware State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), as well as accredited or approved by 10 specialized academic agencies. Our more than 40 degree programs are offered through four academic colleges — the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology; College of Business; College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; and Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. desu.edu/majors

BACHELOR’S DEGREES  Agriculture (five concentrations)

Programs in the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology prepare students to help shape the future through immersive, hands-on learning.

LABORATORIES & RESEARCH Our facilities are home to cutting-edge laboratories and major research centers where students are trained by world-class faculty and research mentors who make important scientific contributions in a wide range of disciplines. Our university is classified as a Carnegie R2 (high research activity) university.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Our new Agilent Hub for Agriculture, Innovation and Extension puts a focus on emerging technologies, such as using drones and Boston Dynamics Spot robots for research that includes capturing field data from crops to build AI models that detect disease and drought stress patterns. Each spring, our Innovation Venture Summit brings together students and business leaders to advance AI, entrepreneurship, robotics and precision agriculture innovation. Additionally, students benefit from our partnership as one of five Amazon Web Services Machine Learning University regional leads nationwide.

A G R I C U LT U R E

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Agri-Business Agriscience Education Animal & Poultry Science General Agriculture Pre-Veterinary Science  Biochemistry (Health Professions)  Biological Sciences (BS) (two concentrations) General Biology Professional Biology  Chemistry  Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy  Computer Science  Engineering Physics (three concentrations) Bioengineering Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering  Food & Nutritional Sciences (six concentrations) Coordinated Program in Dietetics Food Science Nutritional Science Pre-Allied Health Pre-Medicine Pre-Physician Assistant  Information Technology  Mathematics (one concentration) Data Analytics  Mathematics Education  Natural Resources (two concentrations) Environmental Science Fisheries and Wildlife Science  Physics  Textiles & Apparel Studies (two concentrations) Fashion Merchandising Fashion Design

ASSOCIATE DEGREE  Biology

MINORS  Biology  Chemistry  Computer Science  Environmental Science  Food & Nutritional Sciences  Information Technology  Mathematics  Neuroscience  Physics  Textiles & Apparel Studies

LEARN MORE Scan the QR code, visit

cast.desu.edu or call 302.857.6400

The College of Business’ Charles Schwab Financial Literacy Institute features Bloomberg terminals and live streaming stock quotes.

SPORT MANAGEMENT Our Sport Management program combines classroom learning, hands-on experience and professional development to prepare students as effective practitioners in this highly competitive industry.

BUSINESS Our College of Business provides a studentcentered learning environment to develop successful business professionals with a global perspective. This includes regular opportunities to get ready to transition from the classroom to the boardroom, including college-based entrepreneurial centers and the annual DEEP Day, which gives students the chance to network with corporate leaders and grow their soft skills.

Delaware State University’s College of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES  Accounting  Aviation (two concentrations)

Aviation Management Professional Pilot (Helicopter)* *Requires Army ROTC program approval  Finance (two concentrations) Finance and Banking Financial Economics  Management (five concentrations) Business Analytics General Management Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing  Sport Management

MINORS  Accounting  Business Administration  Business Economics  Coaching Management  Entrepreneurship  Finance and Banking  Human Resource Management  Management Information Systems  Marketing  Recreation Management  Sport Entrepreneur Management

HELICOPTER FLIGHT TRAINING* Professional Pilot (Helicopter) Army ROTC*qualified Aviation majors who learn to fly helicopters as part of their degree while participating in Army ROTC have the ability to earn a scholarship that covers full tuition including flight training lab fees. *Requires Army ROTC program approval

LEARN MORE Scan the QR code, visit

business.desu.edu or call 302.857.6900

HUMANITIES

BACHELOR’S DEGREES  Art Education  Criminal Justice  Early Childhood Education (Birth-2)  Elementary Education (K-6)  English (one concentration)

EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES

With a focus on fostering inclusive communities, promoting social justice and advancing educational equity, our College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences helps students embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration and service, driven by a passion for creating a brighter future.

Writing

 History  Law Studies  Liberal Studies  Middle Level Education (6-8)  Mass Communications (two concentrations) Multimedia & Journalism Public Relations & Advertising  Music (two concentrations) Instrumental Vocal  Music Education (two concentrations) Instrumental Vocal  Music Industry  New Media in Arts  Physical Education  Political Science  Sociology  Studio Art

ASSOCIATE DEGREES  Criminal Justice  Early Childhood Education & Administration

 Liberal Studies

MINORS  Art Education  Criminal Justice  English  French  History  Law Studies  Music  Philosophy  Political Science  Sociology  Spanish  Special Education  Studio Art  TELL (Teacher of English Language

ON-CAMPUS SKILL BUILDING Our creative spaces allow students to grow their skill sets inside and outside of the classroom. Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts | On-campus television, radio, art and music recording studios provide opportunities for essential experiential learning, and our Schwartz Center in downtown Dover also offers a cultural performance outlet. The music program operates its own student-run record label. Education | The on-campus Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) advocates for educators of young children. In the modern ECIC facility completed in 2025, our Early Childhood Lab School offers the ability for education majors to work with toddlers through pre-K learners.

Learners/Bilingual Education)

 Writing

LAW STUDIES

LEARN MORE

Our program readies students for legal assistant or paralegal positions or is an excellent pre-law track for students interested in going to law school.

Scan the QR code, visit

chess.desu.edu or call 302.857.6266

HEALTH

& B E H AV I O R A L SCIENCES

Want to improve the quality of life in your community or on a national or global scale? Degree programs in our Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS) prepare students as scholar-practitioners to be culturally competent, qualified researchers and health professionals.

HANDS-ON LEARNING

NEW! KINESIOLOGY CONCENTRATIONS

Our degree programs combine classroom learning with skill building in spaces that include multibed nursing simulation and skills laboratories and kinesiology instructional and research laboratories.

New concentrations in the Kinesiology major prepare students for a graduate school pathway (pre-physical therapy/athletic training or pre-occupational therapy) or an entry-level career in the fitness and strength industry.

SOCIAL WORK

LEARN MORE

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Our Social Work bachelor’s degree program is the only one in Delaware accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

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 Psychology  Public Health  Social Work

wchbs.desu.edu or call 302.736.2367

BACHELOR’S DEGREES  Kinesiology (three concentrations)

Pre-Physical Therapy/Athletic Training Pre-Occupational Therapy Fitness and Strength  Nursing  Psychology (also offered as a minor)  Public Health  Social Work

NCAA DIVISION I SPORTS DSU is the proud home of the Hornets, with competitive student athletes who strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

dsuhornets.com

SPIRIT

& HBCU PRIDE HOMECOMING

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

The parade. The football game. The Mister and Miss DSU Coronation. The Step Show. The gatherings of past and present Hornets. There’s nothing like the excitement of experiencing Homecoming at DSU!

In addition to athletics and musical groups, our Hornets have many ways to explore their interests and make lifelong connections through membership in a wide range of student organizations.

BADDEST BAND IN THE LAND A big part of Homecoming, football games and other special events is the University’s heart and soul, the Approaching Storm Marching Band, known for its popular dance-inducing halftime show.

MEN’S SPORTS Baseball | Basketball Cross Country | Football Indoor and Outdoor Track

Student Government | Fraternities and Sororities | Business Organizations Campus Ministries | Honor Societies Student Media and More!

CAMPUS LIFE & LOCATIONS

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Our residential options, recreational spaces and campus locations create enjoyable student life experiences that make DSU feel like home.

Student Organizations

desu.edu/ student-organizations

RESIDENCE HALLS

Most of our residence hall rooms are double occupancy, with select halls providing suite-style accommodations. Contemporary Living | Our Tubman Laws Hall features the most modern design in residential living and learning, a Dunkin’ Donuts, game room, lounges and more.

desu.edu/housing

STUDENT CENTER COMPLEX  The Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center is home to a bookstore, convenience store, game room, eateries, commuter student lounge and offices for student organizations.

 The Wellness and Recreation Center offers basketball courts, weight-training areas, group fitness classes, a running track and a pool.

CENTRAL TO CITIES AND ACTIVITIES

DSU DOWNTOWN

Located in the historic capital city of Dover, Delaware State University is:

The Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences anchors the University’s DSU Downtown location in the heart of Dover, which offers classroom, laboratory and residential facilities, an eatery and a library.

 Surrounded by shopping and restaurants  1 hour south of Wilmington  1.5 hours south of Philadelphia, east of Baltimore and Washington, DC

 1 hour north of the Delaware beach areas All are conveniently accessible by public transit.

Shuttles run to and from the main campus for convenient travel between the locations.

EXPERIENTIAL LE ARNING & CAREER PREP

STUDY ABROAD

CAREER READINESS

Through study abroad, our students have been able to participate in fieldwork in Belize and Senegal, fine-tune their Spanish skills and immerse themselves in the culture of Costa Rica, and explore the language and history of China.

The Office of Career Services encourages students to build their resumes through internships, experiential learning, employer engagement and other career development programs as early as their freshman year and throughout their undergraduate experience. Through opportunities such as The Walt Disney Company’s Disney College Program and HBCU Cohort Powered by Disney On The Yard, students gain access to immersive work experiences, professional development, mentorship, networking and pathways to explore careers.

desu.edu/study-abroad

HONORS PROGRAM Our Honors Program provides academically talented and motivated students with superior learning opportunities that challenge them to reach new levels of academic excellence in scholarship and creativity, as well as stand out with employers and graduate schools.

desu.edu/honors-program

The DSU-Braven Career Leadership Accelerator, a 3-credit course for sophomores and transfer juniors offered in partnership with Braven, also adds focus

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Students have opportunities to network and gain real-world experience through internships with leading corporate partners and government agencies, explore other cultures by participating in study abroad, and get professional development support through the Honors Program.

on the essential skills for career success. For Braven Fellows in the 2024-2025 cohort, 57% had at least one internship at the Accelerator’s end.

desu.edu/career-services

My time as a Disney Programs Representative with The Walt Disney Company was truly one of a kind! The magical moments, transferable skills and meaningful connections I gained through this opportunity will forever have a lasting impact on me.” Temera Cowsette | Class of 2026 | Mass Communications Major, Digital Media Concentration | Two-year Disney Programs Representative

ADMISSIONS

PAYING FOR SCHOOL

INFORMATION APPLY ONLINE DESU.EDU/ APPLY-NOW

Ready to take the next step? Along with your application, you’ll be asked to submit a $35 application fee, test scores and an official high school transcript. Your records must show the following: completion of at least the 19 minimum course unit requirements indicated below with a grade C or better; a minimum GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; test scores of 800 on the SAT (math and critical reading combined), 800 or above (after concordance) on the 2016 redesigned SAT, or a 17 or better composite score on the ACT; and a diploma from an accredited four-year school or senior high school. Test optional is available.

Writing, Literature and Oral Communication 4 Units English Courses must include Algebra I & II and Geometry or equivalent (recommend a fourth, higher math course) 3 Units Mathematics One (1) World History and one (1) other History 2 Units History 1 Unit Social Studies Civics, American Government, Economics, Geography or Psychology (2 units recommended) Courses with a laboratory. Must include one (1) or more of the following: Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics 3 Units Science Foreign Recommend within the same language. If within the same language, there must be course progression 2 Units (Spanish I and Spanish II, French I and French II, etc.). Language

Electives

May include any additional class from subject areas listed above or Art, Theatre/Drama, Music and/or Computer Science

4 Units

Total:

19 Units

TRANSFER STUDENTS

A large percentage of our undergraduates receive financial assistance ranging from grants, scholarships and loans to work-study programs. Depending upon your eligibility, you may be awarded any combination of the types of aid. For important details and guidelines, visit desu.edu/financialaid. To learn more about the cost to pursue your education and the financial aid for which you may qualify, you may use our Net Price Calculator at desu.edu/npc.

FILE YOUR FAFSA Visit studentaid.gov starting October 1. Our school code is 001428.

TUITION AND FEES (2026–27) With Room and Board:  In-State: $26,963  Out-of-State: $36,966 (Includes Evers/Jenkins traditional housing and 19 meal plan)

Excluding Room and Board:  In-state: $12,989  Out-of-State: $22,992

Along with your application and $35 application fee, you must also submit official high school transcripts if 30 or more college-level credits have not been earned, official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended with a 2.0 or better GPA, as well as SAT or ACT test scores if not transferring in 12 college credit hours or more. See full requirements at desu.edu/transfer.

Get full details at desu.edu/tuition-fees.

WAYS TO GET A HEAD START

OTHER ADMISSION TYPES

Dual Enrollment | This program allows

Students come to us from all stages of life with various backgrounds and levels of experience.

We offer a variety of student scholarships based on academic achievement, financial need, group affiliation and more. Learn more at desu.edu/scholarships.

high school scholars to take college courses at an affordable price while still in high school!

desu.edu/dual-enrollment

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Summer Jumpstart | This program for

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first-year students is designed to help incoming freshmen fast-track their academic success.

desu.edu/summer-jumpstart

LEARN MORE Scan the QR code, visit

desu.edu/admissions or call 302.857.6351

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International students Military & veteran students (DSU is military-friendly! Education benefits available) Delaware Technical Community College and DSU Connected Degree programs ($1,000 scholarship may apply) Returning adults (Scholarships available for nontraditional students)

desu.edu/other-admissions-types

Request Information:

desu.edu/request-information

Fees are subject to change.

SCHOLARSHIPS

DELAWARE STUDENTS! If you will graduate from a Delaware high school with a cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale, you may qualify for the four year, full tuition Inspire Scholarship. desu.edu/inspire

WHAT HAPPENS

NEXT IS UP TO YOU APPLY TODAY! go.desu.edu/Be-a-Hornet or scan the QR code

Application Deadlines: FALL SEMESTER – February 14 (priority) | May 1 (regular) SPRING SEMESTER – November 1

TAKE A TOUR

ATTEND AN EVENT

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Get to know our campus with an in-person or virtual tour.

Join us to experience Hornet pride and learn more about DSU!

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