Delta State University Abraka (DELSU) is a state-owned university located in Abraka, Delta State. Founded in 1992, it admits candidates through the JAMB UTME and a post-UTME screening, with separate fee bands for indigenes and non-indigenes.
DELSU's general cut-off mark for 2026/2027 is 170, with course-specific cut-offs ranging from 206 (Agricultural Science) to 273 (Medicine and Surgery). Located in Abraka, Delta, Delta State University Abraka is a state university with 10 faculties and was founded in 1992.
What changed in the 2026 cycle
DELSU's 2026 admission window reflects a candidate pool that grew measurably stronger this cycle.
The institution's most competitive programmes are Medicine and Surgery (273), Law (258) and Pharmacy (254). Medicine and Surgery sits at the ceiling for DELSU, with candidates scoring below 273 effectively shut out of that programme. On the other end, Agricultural Science (206), Chemistry (210) and Physics (212) remain the most reachable options.
Against 2025, the average rose by 5.2 points, consistent with the stronger pool of high-scoring candidates JAMB recorded nationally.
2026 cut off marks at DELSU
| Course | Category | 2026 UTME | 2025 UTME | Change | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Management | 229 | 226 | +3 | 70.6 |
| Agricultural Science | Sciences | 206 | 201 | +5 | 67.8 |
| Biochemistry | Sciences | 223 | 217 | +6 | 69.9 |
| Chemistry | Sciences | 210 | 205 | +5 | 68.3 |
| Civil Engineering | Engineering | 236 | 229 | +7 | 71.5 |
| Computer Science | Sciences | 227 | 224 | +3 | 70.4 |
| Economics | Social Sciences | 232 | 225 | +7 | 71.0 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Engineering | 237 | 230 | +7 | 71.6 |
| English Language | Arts | 225 | 218 | +7 | 70.1 |
| International Relations | Social Sciences | 233 | 230 | +3 | 71.1 |
| Law | Law | 258 | 254 | +4 | 74.3 |
| Mass Communication | Arts | 233 | 228 | +5 | 71.1 |
| Mathematics | Sciences | 214 | 211 | +3 | 68.8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering | 235 | 230 | +5 | 71.4 |
| Medicine and Surgery | Medical and Health | 273 | 268 | +5 | 76.1 |
| Microbiology | Sciences | 226 | 220 | +6 | 70.3 |
| Nursing Science | Medical and Health | 249 | 243 | +6 | 73.1 |
| Pharmacy | Medical and Health | 254 | 251 | +3 | 73.8 |
| Physics | Sciences | 212 | 205 | +7 | 68.5 |
| Political Science | Social Sciences | 229 | 223 | +6 | 70.6 |
| Public Administration | Social Sciences | 221 | 215 | +6 | 69.6 |
| Statistics | Sciences | 220 | 214 | +6 | 69.5 |
Faculties and academic structure
The academic structure at DELSU is split into 10 faculties and colleges, giving the institution a comprehensive academic portfolio that spans medicine, the sciences, the humanities and the professions.
Candidates apply to a specific department within a faculty rather than to the university at large. The faculty handles registration, level coordination and final-year clearance, while the department supervises the curriculum.
The College of Medicine is the largest single unit by infrastructure footprint at most Nigerian universities that run it, with its own clinical postings, teaching hospital affiliation and admission requirements that sit above the institutional norm.
How admission works at DELSU
UTME requirements. Every applicant to DELSU must meet two UTME floors: the JAMB national minimum of 150 and the institution's own general cut-off of 170. The third floor, the course-specific cut-off, is the one that actually decides admission for competitive programmes, with Medicine and Surgery requiring 273 this cycle. UTME subject combinations must match the chosen programme.
Post-UTME screening. DELSU runs a post-UTME or screening exercise for candidates who meet the institutional and course-specific cut-offs. The screening combines UTME, post-UTME and O'level grades into an aggregate that determines who is admitted from the eligible pool. Registration usually opens once JAMB releases UTME results and runs for a fixed window of two to three weeks.
The CAPS process. Once aggregates are calculated, DELSU uploads admission recommendations to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Candidates check their CAPS profile to find offers, accept or reject within the deadline and proceed to acceptance fee payment. Admission lists usually drop in waves rather than all at once, so the absence of an offer on the first list does not end your chances.
Acceptance and admission fees. Once an offer is accepted on CAPS, candidates have roughly four weeks to pay the acceptance fee on the institution's portal. The 2026 cycle has confirmed a four-week acceptance window across the board, with the place reverting to the next candidate on the list if the deadline lapses. DELSU's acceptance fee sits in the typical Nigerian range for state universities, with full session fees billed separately.
Matriculation and resumption. The academic year at DELSU usually opens in late September or early October, depending on the cycle. Registration runs through the first weeks of resumption, followed by matriculation. Late arrivals risk losing slots in oversubscribed courses or paying late-registration fines, so candidates should treat the resumption date as fixed.
Campus facilities
Students at DELSU have access to the standard set of Nigerian university facilities, plus institution-specific infrastructure tied to its strongest faculties.
DELSU's teaching hospital is the institution's most distinctive infrastructure, used for clinical postings by Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy students and for community medical service.
Student accommodation
Student accommodation at DELSU runs across three options that candidates and parents should plan for early: on-campus halls, off-campus lodges and short-stay places for visits.
On-campus housing
DELSU provides on-campus hostels but the capacity is limited compared to the annual intake. Allocation usually runs as a annual lottery, with fresh-year students given some priority for the first session.
On-campus hostel fees at federal and state universities like DELSU run in the ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 range per session, billed separately from tuition. Hostel quality varies across blocks, and students sometimes share rooms with two to six others depending on the building.
Demand for on-campus hostels at most Nigerian federal universities exceeds supply, so candidates should treat the application as competitive and arrive ready to look at off-campus options if the allocation does not come through.
Off-campus housing
Students who cannot secure on-campus accommodation typically rent off-campus around Nearby residential neighbourhoods around the campus. The Nigerian student term for this is a "lodge", which can mean anything from a shared self-contained room to a small apartment.
Off-campus session prices at DELSU typically range from ₦80,000 - ₦250,000, with self-contained rooms at the upper end and shared rooms in older lodges at the lower. Power supply, water reliability and security vary widely from one street to the next, so visiting in person before paying a deposit is the standard precaution.
Fresh-year students often share rooms or apartments with course-mates as a first-year strategy, with many moving to smaller-group or single accommodation in later years as friend groups settle and budgets allow.
For visiting parents
Visiting parents typically book hotels near the main campus gate. Federal university towns generally have a mix of basic and mid-range hotels at ₦15,000 to ₦40,000 per night, with higher options in the major cities such as Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Travel apps such as Booking.com and Hotels.ng list current options and rates, which we deliberately do not republish here because they change frequently.
School fees and cost of attendance
DELSU as a state university runs distinct fee bands for indigenes and non-indigenes. Session fees range from ₦80,000 - ₦400,000 per session, with non-indigenes paying the upper end and state indigenes the lower. Verify the current figure on the DELSU bursary page each cycle.
Additional one-off costs
Beyond the headline session fee, fresh-intake students typically pay an acceptance fee in the ₦20,000 - ₦60,000 one-off range, an ID card and matriculation fee, faculty and departmental dues, and (for science and engineering programmes) laboratory or studio fees billed by the department.
Add a budget for course materials, transport, lodging deposit if going off-campus, and miscellaneous administrative payments through the first semester. Year-one costs are almost always the highest in a four-year cycle because so much of the spend is one-off.
Funding options
Eligible Nigerian undergraduates can apply to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which provides interest-free loans repayable after graduation and a grace period. DELSU also publishes its own scholarship schemes from time to time for high-performing intakes, and several state governments offer indigene-specific scholarships through the state scholarship board.
Federal and corporate scholarships open during the admission cycle each year; candidates should monitor the institution's scholarship page and the relevant state ministry of education portal once admission is secured.
About the campus
Delta State University Abraka sits in Abraka, Delta State. The institution serves Delta State and the surrounding region as the principal university option. Founded in 1992, the institution has matured into a recognised state university serving its catchment region and drawing candidates from across the country.
DELSU is organised into faculties or colleges that house related departments. The faculty structure is the route an undergraduate progresses through, and each faculty has its own administrative office to handle course registration, level coordination and graduation clearance.
Students at DELSU typically budget for accommodation, food, transport and academic materials as the four main categories. Accommodation is the biggest variable: hostel allocations are competitive and the off-campus market in Abraka ranges widely. Prospective candidates should investigate accommodation options as early as the acceptance fee stage.
Location and getting there
- 8-12 hours from Lagos and 7-10 hours from Abuja by road
- Inter-state coach services such as ABC Transport, GUO and the Young Shall Grow Motors operate routes to most state capitals. Flights are available to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and a handful of state airports.
Delta State University Abraka is located in Abraka, Delta State, in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
For inter-state travel, most students rely on a mix of buses and shared taxis, with occasional flights for the bigger inter-zone moves.
Application calendar
The 2026 admission window roughly follows the pattern below at DELSU. Treat these as planning ranges; the institution's official portal publishes the exact dates as the cycle progresses.
- JAMB UTMEApril to May 2026National examination window for the 2026 admission cycle.
- Post-UTME / screeningLate July to mid-August 2026DELSU announces its exact dates after JAMB UTME results are released.
- First CAPS admission listAugust to September 2026Initial admission recommendations appear on CAPS after screening.
- Acceptance fee deadline4 weeks from offerConfirmed window for the 2026 cycle. Missing it forfeits the place.
- Resumption for fresh intakeLate September to mid-October 2026Matriculation follows resumption by a few weeks.
How DELSU compares to similar universities
Among state universities of similar size and region, DELSU's 2026 average cut-off of 231 sits between EKSU (average 230.5) and RSU (average 231.5). This places DELSU in the mid-tier of universities for the 2026 cycle.
Across the 22 programmes covered, DELSU maps to 22/146 of the courses tracked in this guide. Candidates choosing between DELSU and a peer institution should compare the specific course cut-off, not just the institutional average, because course-level differences often outweigh institution-level ones.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a JAMB score from a previous year for DELSU?
No. A JAMB UTME result is valid only for the admission cycle in which it was sat, so a 2026 application to DELSU needs a 2026 UTME score. Candidates who were not admitted in an earlier cycle must re-register and re-sit the UTME for the new cycle. DELSU's cut-off applies to the current year's score, not a carried-over one.
What is the post-UTME process at DELSU?
DELSU's post-UTME combines a screening exam with documents verification. The result is folded into an aggregate score along with the UTME and O'level grades. Post-UTME registration opens after JAMB UTME results are released and closes within two to three weeks.
How do I check my DELSU admission status on CAPS?
DELSU communicates admission through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), not by direct contact. Log in to your JAMB profile, open CAPS and check for an admission offer; if one is listed you accept or reject it there. DELSU releases admission in waves, so not appearing on the first list does not end your chances — keep checking through the cycle.
How many undergraduate programmes does DELSU run?
This guide tracks 22 undergraduate programmes at DELSU, out of 146 courses covered nationally. The institution's official prospectus typically lists more, including programmes outside this guide's cut-off dataset. Use the course list on this page to see every DELSU programme with a 2026 cut-off.
What courses does DELSU offer?
DELSU runs 22 of the 146 undergraduate programmes tracked in this guide, including Medicine and Surgery and Law and Agricultural Science. The institution's full programme list also includes diploma, postgraduate and certificate programmes not covered here.
What extra costs should I budget for at DELSU?
Beyond the acceptance fee and session fees, fresh DELSU students usually meet one-off first-year costs: matriculation, student ID, faculty and departmental dues, medical screening and course materials. Accommodation, where available, is billed separately. Confirm current figures on the official DELSU bursary page.
How do I pay DELSU fees once admitted?
DELSU fee payments are made through the official institution portal, usually via a Remita or bank-integrated payment that generates a receipt for course registration. Avoid paying any fee through unofficial agents or third parties. The portal also confirms which charges are due at each stage, so rely on it rather than informal information.
Can I apply to DELSU while awaiting my O'level result?
Generally yes. JAMB and most universities allow candidates to register and sit the UTME while awaiting a WAEC or NECO result, and DELSU typically lets such candidates apply. The result must, however, be available and uploaded before admission can be finalised — an awaiting-result candidate cannot be admitted without the five required credits in hand. Upload the result on the JAMB portal as soon as it is released.
Does DELSU have a teaching hospital?
Yes. Delta State University Abraka runs an affiliated teaching hospital used for clinical postings by Medicine, Nursing and allied-health students, and for community medical service. The teaching hospital is the largest single piece of infrastructure at the institution and a core part of its medical-school accreditation.
How much are school fees at DELSU?
DELSU session fees sit broadly in the ₦80,000 - ₦400,000 per session band as of the 2026 cycle, with medical and engineering programmes at the upper end. Indigenes pay the lower band, non-indigenes the upper band. Confirm exact figures on the official DELSU bursary page.
Does DELSU run a foundation or pre-degree programme?
Many Nigerian universities run a foundation, pre-degree or JUPEB programme that offers a route into 100 or 200 level, and DELSU may operate one depending on the cycle. These programmes are separate from the UTME route and have their own application and fees. If your UTME score falls short of the cut-off, check the official DELSU site for a current pre-degree or foundation intake before settling for a deferral.
What is DELSU most competitive course?
Medicine and Surgery carries the highest 2026 cut-off at DELSU at 273. It sits at the competitive ceiling for the institution; candidates scoring below that mark are effectively shut out of the programme and should plan a realistic second choice.