About Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware, is home to Delaware State University, a public university serving roughly 4,400 undergraduates, most of them full time. It is a historically Black college or university. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 17 to 1.
Nursing programs at Delaware State University
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and master’s degree in nursing (MSN). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 66 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates and fewer than 5 master’s-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. The MSN option is aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $11,200 a year for in-state students and $21,200 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $19,800 a year. About 49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $26,000. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $85,300 one year after finishing and $94,600 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 42% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 70% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 47% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Admission to the nursing major or program is often a separate, competitive step with prerequisites, minimum grades, and capped enrollment. Check deadlines with the nursing department, and read our nursing school requirements guide to prepare. Licensure runs through the state board of nursing in Delaware, and graduates sit for the NCLEX. Confirm that the specific program holds ACEN or CCNE accreditation and is approved by the state before you enroll. Compare other schools on our nursing schools in Delaware page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.