Delaware State University: what international applicants need

What are Delaware State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Delaware State University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on March 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Delaware State University's acceptance rate?

46.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Delaware State University admitted 3,934 of its 8,445 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Delaware State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Delaware State University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Delaware State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 380–500 in Math and 420–520 in Reading and Writing (26% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Delaware State University's application fee for international students?

Delaware State University's application fee is $35 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Delaware State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Delaware State University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Delaware State University accept?

Delaware State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Delaware State University require?

Delaware State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Delaware State University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Delaware State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Delaware State University have?

94 of Delaware State University's 4,581 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Delaware State University cost for international students?

Delaware State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $20,634 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,670). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $16,664. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $43,768 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source