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🏆 #310 National Ranking
Southern Dover
Public Liberal Arts College
40%
Acceptance
90%
Graduation
7:1
Student:Faculty
31,977
Students
$14,520
Tuition
#310
Ranking
About Southern Dover
Southern Dover is a public liberal arts college located in Dover, Delaware. Founded in 1863, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields of study.
Special Programs
Study AbroadInternshipsResearch Opportunities
Quick Facts
TypePublic
CategoryLiberal Arts College
Established1863
SettingSuburban
Campus Size16117 acres
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission (HLC)
Academics
147
Undergraduate Programs
45
Graduate Programs
59
Doctoral Programs
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Acceptance Rate40%
Graduation Rate90%
Class SizeSmall (less than 20 students): 65% of classes
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition$14,520
Out-of-State Tuition$36,300
Room & Board$15,774
Books & Supplies$1,094
Total Cost$18,876
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid39%
Average Aid Package$30,794
Scholarships⚠️ Limited
Work-Study❌ Not Available
Admissions
40%
Acceptance Rate
1543
Average SAT
31
Average ACT
$90
Application Fee
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Test Optional✅ Yes
Average GPAAverage 3.7
Campus Life
Campus Details
Campus Size16117 acres
SettingSuburban
HousingGuaranteed for first-year students
Sports DivisionNAIA
MascotSpacemen
Student Body
31,977
Total
25,581
Undergrad
6,396
Graduate
Facilities
LibrariesLaboratoriesSports FacilitiesArts CentersMedical Center
Contact Information
Address
9987 Campus Dr, Dover, DE 40263
Phone
Email
Website