More selective than 100% of Delaware colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Delaware State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Delaware State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Delaware State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 420 | 520 |
| SAT math | 380 | 500 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 800 | 1020 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Delaware State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 47% | 420–520 | 380–500 | 20–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 62% | 440–550 | 420–520 | 22–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Delaware State University compared with other Delaware colleges?
Delaware State University has the lowest acceptance rate of 3 Delaware colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware State University | 47% | 39% | $13,910 |
| 2 | University of Delaware | 71% | 81% | $17,799 |
| 3 | Goldey-Beacom College | 85% | 57% | $15,554 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Delaware colleges →
Who enrolls at Delaware State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Delaware State University admissions questions
What is the Delaware State University acceptance rate?
Delaware State University accepts 47% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,651 of 7,542 applicants were admitted.
Does Delaware State University require the SAT or ACT?
Delaware State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Delaware State University?
The middle 50% of Delaware State University enrolled first-year students scored 800–1020 on the SAT and 20–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Delaware State University?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,405 of 4,651).
Is Delaware State University getting harder to get into?
Delaware State University accepted 47% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 62% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Delaware State University overview