Delaware State University
Delaware State University is one of the three public 4-year colleges in Delaware. The campus is located in an urban area, in Dover.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,352 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 951 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 675 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 37% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Delaware State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,038, and fees were $830. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,074 and $830 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students4,352 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
The Delaware State University offers advanced education to students who have a baccalaureate degree and show the ability to carry out graduate level course work.
Admission Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
- Official Transcript for all undergraduate and graduate level coursework
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 and a scholastic average of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework
- Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management Admission Test or Miller Analogies Test as required
Applications are expected on a rolling basis. The university retains the applications for unsuccessful applicants for two years. Applicants are accepted on an unconditional, provisional and non-degree admission basis.
Unconditional admission requires the applicant to meet all the requirements for the program and applicants are accepted on a provision basis if they don’t meet all prerequisites but have a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited college or university.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 40 miles radius of Delaware State University
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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
1 miles away |
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Polytech Adult Education
8 miles away |
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Vineland Adult Education Center
34 miles away |
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Leads School of Technology
35 miles away |
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University of Delaware
36 miles away |
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Camtech, Inc.
37 miles away |
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Delaware Institute of Health Sciences
37 miles away |
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Delcastle Technical High School
38 miles away |
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Delaware Skills Center
39 miles away |
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Cape May County Technical School
40 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1945 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1987 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/13/2007 - 02/13/2012 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/13/2007 - 10/04/2012 |
Admission
45%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 820 to 990 |
| ACT | 17 to 21 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $280/credit | |
| In State Students | $280/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $638/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $430/credit | |
| In State Students | $430/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $948/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $28,710 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,600 | $19,600 | $44,660 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $79,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $21,500 | $21,500 | $47,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Delaware State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,645 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $745 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $5,326 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $7,147 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $6,065 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $13,432 |
$12,736
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,018 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,848 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,564 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,646 |
| Over $110,000$16,873 |
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Student Population
4,050
Undergrads
302
Graduates
2,829
Women
1,523
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
68% |
|
White |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Delaware state board of nursing.
