Delaware State University Acceptance Rate
Dover, Delaware · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,542
- Admitted
- 4,651
- Yield
- 30.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Delaware State University's acceptance rate has risen from 43.7% in 2014–15 to 61.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,191 to 7,542 (+5%) over that period.
Its 61.7% rate makes Delaware State University more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (64% for women vs 57.3% for men, a 6.7-point gap). Delaware State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 30.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,191 | 3,145 | 43.7% | 894 |
| 2015–16 | 8,141 | 3,617 | 44.4% | 897 |
| 2016–17 | 8,529 | 3,467 | 40.6% | 962 |
| 2017–18 | 7,636 | 3,450 | 45.2% | 951 |
| 2018–19 | 7,000 | 3,442 | 49.2% | 1,047 |
| 2019–20 | 9,084 | 4,794 | 52.8% | 1,142 |
| 2020–21 | 11,317 | 4,452 | 39.3% | 1,001 |
| 2021–22 | 4,764 | 2,803 | 58.8% | 1,023 |
| 2022–23 | 7,109 | 3,904 | 54.9% | 1,431 |
| 2023–24 | 7,542 | 4,651 | 61.7% | 1,405 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,947 | 3,165 | 64% |
| Men | 2,595 | 1,486 | 57.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–550 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 420–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–26 | 2% |
How Delaware State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Delaware State University's acceptance rate?
Delaware State University's acceptance rate is 61.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,651 admitted of 7,542 applicants).
Is Delaware State University test optional?
Delaware State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Delaware State University?
Delaware State University received 7,542 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,651.
What SAT score do you need for Delaware State University?
Admitted students at Delaware State University typically scored 440–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Delaware State University getting harder to get into?
Delaware State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 43.7% in 2014–15 to 61.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.desu.edu/.