FOR YOU AT DSU,
MATTERS IT ALL
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 & EXCELLENCE
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
Step onto our main campus, and you’ll find our rich heritage preserved in historic buildings alongside modern, state-of-the-art learning and living facilities surrounded by sprawling green spaces.
The moment you arrive, you’ll feel the welcoming spirit of our close-knit, diverse and energetic Hornet family. You’ll also notice the focus we place on the safety and security of our campus community.
Delaware State University gave me the confidence to dream bigger and the support to make it real.”
El Hadji Mbaye | Class of 2027
Aviation
Major, Resident Assistant, Hornet Ambassador, Office of Student Leadership and Engagement Office Assistant, Healing Hornets Vice President
6,280 Students
3.01
ACADEMICS & STUDENT SUCCESS
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!
40 OVER
Majors and Minors
17:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
949
Of our 220 full-time faculty members, 95% possess doctoral degrees or terminal degrees. Our students come from 39 states, our nation’s capital, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and 34 countries. GLOBAL Reach FRESHMAN Profile
MAJORS & COLLEGES
Delaware State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), as well as accredited or approved by nine 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)
Agri-Business
Agriscience Education
Animal & Poultry Science
General Agriculture
Pre-Veterinary Science
Biochemistry (Health Professions)
Biological Sciences (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 Sciences
Pre-Medicine
SCIENCE AGRICULTURE &
TECHNOLOGY
Programs in the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology prepare students to solve challenges facing our 21st century world.
LABORATORIES & RESEARCH
Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are home to several major research centers on campus, and our students are trained by worldclass faculty and research mentors who make important scientific contributions in a wide range of disciplines.
NEW! Agriculture Academic Building open on campus for Fall 2025
The University also operates two farm properties and an aquaculture facility.
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
Physics
Textiles & Apparel Studies
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.
SPORT MANAGEMENT
Our Sport Management program prepares students to stand out as effective practitioners in this highly competitive industry.
HELICOPTER FLIGHT TRAINING
Qualified Aviation — Professional Pilot (Helicopter)
The College of Business’ Charles Schwab Financial Literacy Institute features Bloomberg terminals and live streaming stock quotes.
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Accounting
Aviation (three concentrations)
Aviation Management
Professional Pilot
Professional Pilot (Helicopter)
Finance (two concentrations)
Finance and Banking
Financial Economics
Financial Planning and Wealth Management
Hospitality & Tourism Management (one concentration)
Casino Management
Management (five concentrations)
Business Analytics
General Management
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Sport Management
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Hospitality & Tourism Management
MINORS
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Economics
Coaching Management
Entrepreneurship
Finance and Banking
Financial Planning
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Recreation Management
Sport Entrepreneur Management
Delaware State University’s College of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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.
LEARN MORE
Scan the QR code, visit business.desu.edu or call 302.857.6900
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Art Education
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education (Birth-2)
Elementary Education (K-6)
English (one concentration)
Writing
History
International Studies
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
Pre-Music Therapy
New Media in Arts
Physical Education
Political Science
Sociology
Studio Art
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education & Administration
International Studies
Liberal Studies
MINORS
Africana Studies
Art Education
Criminal Justice
English
French
History
International Studies
Law Studies
Leadership Studies
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Studio Art
TELL (Teacher of English Language
Learners/Bilingual Education)
Theatre Arts
Women’s & Gender Studies
Writing
EDUCATION HUMANITIES & 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.
ON-CAMPUS SKILL BUILDING
The college’s 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 | NEW! The on-campus Early Childhood Innovation Center advocates for educators of young children. In a modern facility completed in 2025, our Early Childhood Lab School offers the ability for education majors to work with toddlers through pre-K learners.
LAW STUDIES
Our program readies students for legal assistant or paralegal positions or is an excellent pre-law track for students interested in
Degree programs in the Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS) prepare students as scholar-practitioners to be culturally competent, qualified researchers and health professionals.
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Kinesiology
Nursing
HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DSU
Psychology
Public Health
Social Work
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Psychology
Public Health
Social Work
MINORS
Psychology
HANDS-ON LEARNING
The Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences anchors the University’s DSU Downtown location, which offers classroom, laboratory and residential facilities, an eatery and a library. Shuttles run to and from the main campus for convenient travel between the locations.
Students in WCHBS degree programs combine their classroom learning with skill building in spaces that include multi-bed nursing simulation and skills laboratories and kinesiology instructional and research laboratories.
SOCIAL WORK
Scan the QR code, visit wchbs.desu.edu or call 302.736.2367
Our Social Work bachelor’s degree program is the only one in Delaware accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
DOWNTOWN
EXPERIENCES
Outside of the Classroom
INTERNSHIPS & NETWORKING
Students have many chances to network — and gain real-world experience through internships and other opportunities — with leading corporate partners and government agencies.
STUDY ABROAD
Through study abroad, our students have been able to examine climate change challenges in Belize, gain social science research experience in Ghana, and explore traditional arts and customs in China. 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. desu.edu/honors-program
SPIRIT & HBCU
PRIDE
Ways to Get Involved
desu.edu/ student-organizations
From athletics and musical groups to 100-plus organizations, our students find many ways to explore their interests and make lifelong connections during their time on campus.
Student Government | Fraternities and Sororities
Business Organizations | Campus Ministries
Honor Societies | Student Media and More!
HOMECOMING
BADDEST BAND IN THE LAND
There’s
CAMPUS LIFE &
BEYOND
Our residential options and recreational spaces create an enjoyable student life experience that makes our campus feel like home.
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 features basketball courts, weight-training areas, group fitness classes, a running track and a pool.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Most of our residence hall rooms are double occupancy, with select halls providing suite-style accommodations.
Contemporary Living
Our Tubman Laws Hall provides a top-notch on-campus experience, featuring the most modern design in residential living and learning, a Dunkin’ Donuts, game room, lounges and more. desu.edu/housing
CENTRAL LOCATION TO CITIES, ACTIVITIES
Located in the historic capital city of Dover, Delaware State University is:
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 beach area along the Delaware coastline
All are conveniently accessible by public transit.
ADMISSIONS 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.
English Writing, Literature and Oral Communication
Mathematics Courses must include Algebra I & II and Geometry or equivalent (recommend a fourth, higher math course)
History One (1) World History and one (1) other History
Social Studies Civics, American Government, Economics, Geography or Psychology (2 units recommended)
Science Courses with a laboratory. Must include one (1) or more of the following: Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics
Foreign Language Recommend within the same language. If within the same language, there must be course progression (Spanish I and Spanish II, French I and French II, etc.).
Electives May include any additional class from subject areas listed above or Art, Theatre/Drama, Music and/or Computer Science
Total:
TRANSFER STUDENTS
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.
WAYS TO GET A HEAD START
Dual Enrollment | This program allows high school scholars to take college courses at an affordable price while still in high school! desu.edu/dual-enrollment
Summer Jumpstart | This program for 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
OTHER ADMISSION TYPES
Students come to us from all stages of life with various backgrounds and levels of experience.
International students DESU.EDU/
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
PAYING FOR SCHOOL
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
(2025–26)
With Room and Board:
In-State: $25,653.93
Out-of-State: $35,644.93
(Includes Evers/Jenkins traditional housing & 19 meal plan)
Excluding Room and Board:
In-state: $12,277
Out-of-State: $22,268
Get full details at desu.edu/tuition-fees. Fees are subject to change.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a variety of student scholarships based on academic achievement, financial need, group affiliation and more. Learn more at desu.edu/scholarships.
Request Information: desu.edu/request-information
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
