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University of Delaware

University of Delaware is a large, public institution located in Newark, de. Founded in 1743, University of Delaware offers undergraduate degrees in 267 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 18,665 undergraduates
cost $15,410 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Delaware? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.8%
SAT score average 1290
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 4.04
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
01
189 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Delaware is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Finance and Financial Management Services
Marketing
Research and Experimental Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,410
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,234
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $32,444
Average financial aid package $18,350
Estimated cost $14,094 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,930
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,234
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $54,964
Average financial aid package $18,350
Estimated cost $36,614 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from University of Delaware

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Delaware has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,665, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

23,568

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Delaware, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 104 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716
phone 302-831-2000
address www.udel.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Delaware to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Delaware?

University of Delaware is located in Newark, de.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Delaware? 

The acceptance rate for University of Delaware is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Delaware?

The average high school GPA for University of Delaware students was 4.04.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Delaware?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Delaware including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $129,776.

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