Delaware State University Remains Among Top 3 Public HBCUs And In The Top 10 Overall
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on September 18, 2023 In a confirmation of its standing as one of the most contemporary and diverse institutions among Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Delaware State University has maintained its position among the Top 3 Public HBCUs and as one of the Top 10 HBCUs overall. According to the latest annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report, Delaware State University is ranked as the #3 Public HBCU, marking the third consecutive year it has placed among the Top 3. The University is ranked as the #9 HBCU overall – the third consecutive year it has placed among the Top 10 Black Schools in the country. DSU shares that #9 ranking in a tie with Claflin University. Peer evaluation – how other HBCUs value each other – and six-year graduation rate are two significant categories in the ranking system in which Delaware State University continues to perform well. The top tier ranking positions are highly reflective of the University’s strong upward trajectory fueled by the high quality of its diverse academic offerings. That trajectory is also propelled by a continually expanding research portfolio, the addition of helicopter flight training to its Aviation Program, the launching of the Early Childhood Innovation Center on campus, as well as an initiative to increase its male student population, especially among education majors. Provost Saundra DeLauder noted that over the last eight years, Delaware State University has regularly been ranked as one of the top public HBCUs. “This year’s ranking demonstrates our continued commitment to excellence in academic programming and student support services. I am proud of the work of our faculty and staff who continue to place the success of our students as their number 1 priority,” Dr. DeLauder said. “We will continue to strive to become the most diverse, contemporary HBCU in the country.” The institution’s consistent ranking among top tier public HBCUs “is a testament to the consistent ability of our faculty and staff to deliver a quality education to our students, to achieve strong levels of student persistence, and to expand the ever-increasing profile of the institution,” said Dr. Lynda Murray-Jackson, Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness. “The quality education DSU delivers allows the students to graduate and be successful, which is the real measure of our impact.” Nasai Oliver, President of the University’s Government Association, said that students are the real beneficiaries of Delaware State University’s high standing among HBCUs. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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