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Delaware State University Admission Requirements

Dover, Delaware

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Chances of getting into Delaware State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
59%
Admission Difficulty for Delaware State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Delaware State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Delaware State University is 59%.  It ranks #1 in Delaware for lowest rate of acceptance. Delaware State University is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 2,803 out of 4,764 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 79 percent on standardized admission tests. Delaware State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.09. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Delaware State University application fee is $35 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Delaware State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Delaware State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
810-1010
Applicants Submitting SAT 
95%
SAT Scores for Delaware State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 420
SAT Math 25th 390
SAT Composite 25th 810
SAT Scores for Delaware State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 520
SAT Math 75th 490
SAT Composite 75th 1010
Average SAT Score 910

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Delaware State University?

Delaware State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into Delaware State University score in the top 89 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 810-1010.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Delaware State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1010 and Above Good >73%
910 to 1010 Avg + 59%-73%
810 to 910 Avg - 43%-59%
710 to 810 Reach 29%-43%
Less than 710 Low <29%
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Delaware State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-22 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
13%
ACT Scores for Delaware State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Delaware State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 20
ACT Composite 75th 22
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Delaware State University?

Delaware State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

Delaware State University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-22.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Delaware State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >76%
19 to 22 Avg + 59%-76%
17 to 19 Avg - 46%-59%
15 to 17 Reach 34%-46%
Less than 15 Low <34%
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Delaware State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.09
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Delaware State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Delaware State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Delaware State University was 3.09 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Delaware for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Delaware State University accepts 59% of students who apply.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

62% of Delaware State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Delaware State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 25%
Top 50% of class 62%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Delaware State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,138 1,626 4,764
Accepted 1,943 860 2,803
Acceptance Rate 62% 53% 59%
Enrolled 688 335 1,023
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% 39% 36%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
61

Applicants have 61 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Delaware State University is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Delaware State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Delaware State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Delaware State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130934 IPEDS survey data for Delaware State University.

FAQs

Does Delaware State University prefer SAT or ACT?

95% of students submit their SAT scores to Delaware State University. 13% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Delaware State University?

59% of those who apply are granted admission to Delaware State University. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Delaware State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 810 and 1010. 95% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Delaware State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 22. 13% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.