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Delaware State University (desu.edu) is the official website of a public university in Dover, Delaware, and one of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The site serves prospective students, current students, families, and visitors who want to apply, explore academic programs, plan a campus visit, or find university news and events.
What the site is
Delaware State University describes itself as an institution that has empowered students to turn their dreams into reality for over 130 years. It was established in 1891 and operates as a public HBCU with a 356-acre suburban campus in Dover, Delaware.
The homepage functions as a central hub with quick links for:
- Apply Now
- Visit Campus
- Request Info
- Give
- Consumer Information (HEOA Compliance)
- CARES Act
- Title IX
These entries suggest the site is built for multiple audiences at once: applicants, current students, donors, and anyone seeking compliance or consumer information.
Academic scope
According to the site, Delaware State University offers programs across more than 17 academic departments and 4 academic colleges. The homepage lists these degree counts:
| Degree level | Number of programs |
|---|---|
| Associate | 9 |
| Bachelor's | 46 |
| Master's | 26 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The university also states a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1 and notes a partnership with eHBCU to offer flexible online degree programs.
Campus and community
The Dover campus is described as a close-knit community within a short drive of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The site reports a diverse student body from 39 states and 34 countries (fall 2024) and more than 100 registered student organizations.
For visitors and prospective students, the site provides:
- Campus tours
- Housing and residential education information
- Dining information
- A virtual tour
News, events, and other resources
The homepage features current news stories and featured events. Recent items include the 4th Annual White Coat Ceremony, a student researcher returning to Nemours, and the university welcoming the Class of 2030 at 2026 Convocation. Featured events include Homecoming (10/10/2026) and the Felmon D. Motley Community Service Award (10/21/2026).
There is also a payment plan guidelines page under financial aid and tuition, which indicates the site covers tuition and payment planning for students and families.
Who should use desu.edu
- Prospective students can start with Apply Now, Request Info, or the academic program search.
- Families and visitors can use Visit Campus, the virtual tour, and housing/dining pages.
- Current students can find financial aid, tuition, and payment plan information.
- Researchers or journalists can use the news section and consumer information links.
If you are looking for a specific program, the site's "Find your major or program" search is the most direct route. If you need official consumer or compliance information, the HEOA Compliance, CARES Act, and Title IX links are the relevant entries.