Delaware State University

Delaware State University (DSU or Del State) is a privately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university in Dover, Delaware. DSU also has two satellite campuses: one in Wilmington and one in Georgetown. The university encompasses four colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced-degree students. Delaware State University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

"Delaware State" redirects here. For the U.S. state, see Delaware.
Not to be confused with University of Delaware.
Delaware State University
Former names
  • Delaware College for Colored Students (1891–1893)
  • State College for Colored Students (1893–1947)
  • Delaware State College (1947–1993)
  • Wilmington Conference Academy (1873-1918)
  • Wesley Collegiate Institute (1918–1941)
  • Wesley Junior College (1941–1958)
  • Wesley College (1958–2021)
Motto"Enter to Learn, Go Forth and Serve"
TypePrivately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university
EstablishedMay 15, 1891 (1891-05-15)
AccreditationMSCHE
Academic affiliation
TMCF
Endowment$43 million (2021)
PresidentTony Allen
Academic staff
600
Students6,451
Location
Dover
,
Delaware
,
United States
CampusSmall city, 706 acres (2.86 km2)
Other campuses
NewspaperThe Hornet
ColorsBlue and red
   
NicknameHornets
Sporting affiliations
MascotToo Fly
Websitewww.desu.edu
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