Delaware State University is a public university in Dover, Delaware. It was established in 1891 to with a purpose of teaching African American students. This is why until 1947 it was called the State College for Colored Students. The Delaware State University is the second-largest university in the state (after the University of Delaware).
Its mottos are "Making our mark on the world" and "Enter to Learn, Go forth and serve".
Delaware State University has campuses in Wilmington, Delaware and Georgetown, Delaware.
Marching Band
More than anything athletically, except maybe former NFL wide receiver John Taylor, Delaware State is known for one thing: The band, which calls itself The Approaching Storm. Michael Rothstein, writing for AnnArbor.com in 2009: On the field, Michigan ruled. Off of it, it was all about the Delaware State band.
History
The university was started on May 15, 1891. It first gave degrees in 1898. It received provisional accreditation 46 years later. In 1947, it became Delaware State College. In 1949 it lost its accreditation, but got it back in 1957. In 1993, the institution’s name was changed to Delaware State University.
Tuition Fees
Full-time Student tuition fees are rather affordable (In-State - $7,868 per year, Out-of-State - $16,904 per year.)
However, students also have a possibility to work part-time during their studying. Click here for more information. Part-time students, pay $293 per credit hour (In-State) or $670 per credit hour (Out-of-State), $50 registration fee and $55 technology fee.
The university also offers online and distance learning educational programs for students that cannot pursue their degree program at one its campuses. The distance education fee is $35 per class and from $356 to $400 per credit hour.
University programs
The Delaware State University has six colleges and about 4,500 students, both undergraduate and postgraduate. It offers an array of degree programs across more than 19 academic departments (42 Bachelor’s, 16 Master’s, and 5 Doctoral.)
Here is the list of programs at the Delaware State University:
- Accounting
- Africana Studies
- Agriculture: Agri-Business, Agriscience Education, Animal & Poultry Science, Animal Science, Equine Business Management, General Agriculture, Plant Science, Plant Science: Agronomy, Plant Science: Horticulture, Pre-Veterinary Science
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Optics
- Art Education
- Aviation: Aviation Management, Professional Pilot
- Biological Sciences: General Biology, Health Professions, Research Professional, Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry: Pre-Professional
- Coaching Management
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-2)
- Educational Leadership: Higher Education, K-12
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Engineering Physics: Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering,
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Planning
- Food and Nutritional Sciences: Didactic Program in Dietetics, Food Science, Nutritional Science
- Forensic Biology
- Forensic Science
- French
- History
- Hospitality and Tourism Management: Casino Operations Management
- Information Technology
- Integrated Studies
- Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics
- Kinesiology: Health and Exercise Science
- Law Studies
- Management: Business Economics, Finance Banking, General Management, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems/ERP, Marketing
- Mass Communication: Convergence Journalism, Public Relations & Advertising, Radio/Television/Film Production
- Mathematics Education: Mathematics, Applied, Mathematics, Pure, Mathematics: Data Analytics
- Middle Level Education (6-8)
- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
- Music Education: Instrumental, Vocal
- Music Industry
- Music: Instrumental
- Music: Vocal/Choral
- Natural Resources: Environmental Science, Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management
- Neuroscience
- New Media in Art
- Nursing
- Optics
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Recreation Management
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sport Administration
- Sport Management
- Studio Art
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Textile and Apparel Studies: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising
- Theatre Arts
- Women's and Gender Studies.
Support and career services for students
Students are provided with an opportunity to get a scholarship
In order to help its students to gain solid knowledge in chosen fields, the university offers several support services such as a tutoring center, a writing studio, a qualitative reasoning center and for-credit courses in areas such as learning strategies and speed reading.
Career services are aimed at preparing students for work and connecting them with potential employers.
Additional opportunities
Adult/Continuing Education
Their Adult/Continuing Education division offers test preparation courses, professional certificate programs and many other learning opportunities for adults. Read more about the Continuing Education courses.
Honors Program
The Honors Program is created for academically talented students. They get additional opportunities for more active intellectual participation, discussion and involvement. Read more about the Honors Program.
International Programs
The international program department of the Delaware State University cooperates with other institutions around the world, including various public and private sector agencies and organizations. Read more about International programs.
