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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Delaware State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

54
%
Acceptance rate
3.18
Average High School GPA
October 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Delaware State University?

54%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Delaware State accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 7,109 people applied and 3,904 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2788 / 4882 (57%)
Men
1116 / 2227 (50%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Delaware State University:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

32%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at Delaware State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Delaware State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Delaware State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Delaware State University?

3.18
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Delaware State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.18. 10% of freshmen who attended Delaware State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 18% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
11%
3.75-3.99
11%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
23%
2.00-2.49
12%

Delaware State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
410
75th Percentile
530
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
420
75th Percentile
530
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
830
75th Percentile
1060

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Delaware State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification

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