Delaware State University

DSU enjoys a long history as one of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Founded in 1891 as the State College for Colored Students, DSU is proud of our heritage as one of the country’s first land-grant educational institutions. Today, we’re a welcome center of learning for students from many backgrounds. Our current population includes a 64% African-American enrollment and an increasing number of Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian and other international students. DSU currently offers 42 undergraduate degree options, an impressive number for a school our size. We also offer 16 master’s degree programs and five doctoral degree programs in areas such as interdisciplinary applied mathematics/mathematical physics and educational leadership. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds. Our current enrollment stands at more than 4,500, 92% of whom are undergraduate students. Our ratio of male to female students is 37:63, and more than 80% of our freshmen live on campus in one of our nine residence halls. DSU is guided by a committed group of individuals who uphold the highest ideals of our mission to provide quality education at a competitive cost. DSU’s main campus is located in the historic city of Dover, the capital of Delaware. Arguably one of the best-kept secrets on the East Coast, Dover provides a small-town feel for students who want to learn without the distractions of an urban campus. Yet, we’re only 1.5 hours away from major cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, and a short drive to popular Rehoboth and Ocean City beaches. Our students truly enjoy the best of both worlds.