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Delaware State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Delaware State University men's football recruiting profile. Delaware State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. from Dover, Delaware. Led by head coach Desean Jackson, Delaware State University pairs a 47% acceptance rate with a 39% graduation rate and a $13,953 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
91
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,512
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
47%
State
Delaware
City
Dover
Address
1200 N. Dupont Highway

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 37% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%46%'21-2257%'22-239%'23-248%'24-2567%'25-26
Staff
DeSean Jackson
Head Coach
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DJ Taylor
Football Special Teams Assistant Coach
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Quinn Rothman
Football Defensive Assistant Coach
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Ryan Cammas
Football Quarterbacks Assistant Coach
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Tykee Scott
Football Offensive Assistant Coach
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Jonas Jackson
Football Defensive Line Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
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Brandon Blackmon
Football Defensive Coordinator/linebackers Coach
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Travis Clark
Assistant Head Football Coach/ Safeties
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 25% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
39%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$37,503
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$49,307
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 83% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,050
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$19,014
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,664
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,953
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$35
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 13% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$4,306,792
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$680,356
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