Delaware State University

Location: Dover, Delaware
www.dsc.edu

Mascot: Hornets

Background
Founded in 1891, DSU is a regionally accredited university, offering bachelors and masters degrees. DSU is located 46 miles from Wilmington, 100 miles from Washington, DC. There are 177 faculty, with 100% working full time, 71% with terminal degrees, 59% minority and 37% women.

Facts about DSU

• Public liberal college
• 2,894 undergraduates: 22% part time, 57% women, 76% African American, 1% Asian American, 1% Hispanic American
• 48% of applicants admitted
• SAT I or ACT, personal essay required
• 27% graduate within 6 years

High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 16 units required.

• Required units include English - 4
• Mathematics - 3
• Social Studies - 2
• Science - 3
• Foreign language - 2
• Academic electives - 4
• Mathematics requirement must include Algebra I

2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) $2974; out of state $6722, Room/board $4690. (estimation only)

Academics
Special Study Options: Cooperative education, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment of high school students, exchange student, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, student-designed major, teacher certification, independent study, Army, Air Force ROTC. Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, IB, SAT I or ACT, institutional tests. Support Services: Tutoring, learning center, remedial instruction, pre-admission summer program, reduced course load, international student services.

Student Life
Freshman orientation available. Guaranteed on-campus housing for freshmen. Housing available. Activities: Campus ministry, Wesley Foundation, Commuters Club, NAACP, Black Studies Club, Greek Letter Organization, choral groups, dance, drama, musical theater, radio station, student government, TV station.

Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Baseball M, basketball, cross country, football M, track and field, softball W, tennis, volleyball W, wrestling M. Intramural: basketball, bowling, diving, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball W, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball.

Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, advisor for adult students, veterans' counselor, career counseling, on-campus daycare, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for learning disabled

Contact:
Email: jwilliams@dsc.edu
Phone: (302) 739-4917
Fax: (302) 739-2856

Delaware State University
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901