Delaware State University Growth Continues with Class of 2029
Excitement is buzzing in Hornet Nation as DSU welcomes its newest students to campus. More than 1,600 new freshman and transfer students have joined the Hornet family as fall 2025 classes begin. The University has broken new student enrollment records in four of the last five years and is once again poised to reach another all-time high. The incoming Class of 2029 includes hundreds of Delaware Inspire Scholars, who arrive with an average 3.57 grade point average, a new record for an incoming Inspire class. That figure is up from a 3.49 collective GPA last fall.
“Delaware State University remains the best value in higher education in Delaware and, more and more, is becoming a top choice for students in our region and across the country,” said Tony Allen, president of Delaware State University.
“Notably, our incoming Class of 2029 includes hundreds of our best and brightest young minds from across the state of Delaware. These students are preparing for leadership in nearly every field of human endeavor, future nurses, accountants, pilots, scientists, teachers, health care professionals, business leaders and more. To our new freshmen and transfer students, welcome to Hornet Nation!” Allen continued.
Braylea Harper, an incoming freshman from southern Maryland, chose Delaware State University because it was close to home and offered her the chance to study electrical engineering. “Delaware State University was my best option,” Harper said.
Alioyh Chelsea Adedapo, a native of Nigeria who grew up in Delaware, said she is eager to start her journey as an accounting major. “I am excited to be here,” Adedapo said during move-in on Friday. “This is the place where I know I am going to excel and thrive.”
Abigail Obiora, an Inspire Scholar and pre-nursing major from Newark, reflected on the opening days of her Hornet experience. “I am nervous,” Obiora said, “but I am also excited to start here at DSU.”
For Austin Maxfield of Harford County, Maryland, the choice to come to DSU was clear. The aviation professional pilot major said he is ready to take flight. “I am very excited,” Maxfield said. “I was given a great opportunity with a full tuition scholarship, and this is the best flight school in this area.”
