Delaware State University

College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Delaware State University is a Public institution with a campus in Dover, Delaware. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Delaware Board of Nursing. The Dover, Delaware campus for Delaware State University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 5,828. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $10,670, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $20,634 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)

Visit the Delaware State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Delaware periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Delaware Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Delaware will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:5,828
Student-to-faculty ratio:18-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$10,670
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$20,634
Room and board:$16,664
Percent on financial aid:96%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:62%
SAT Reading Writing range:440-550
SAT Math range:420-520
ACT Composite range:22-26
ACT English range:21-25
ACT Math range:17-26

Student Profile

Male 35%
Female 65%
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Undergraduate 85%
Graduate 15%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Delaware State University. You can also see the Delaware State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware

  • Address: 1200 N DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901
  • Phone Number: 302-857-6060

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Last updated: October 19, 2025

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