ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.1%
More selective than 40% of listed universities.
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Public University
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is a public four-year institution in Newark offering 138 undergraduate majors within a vibrant community known for its research centers, athletic events, and study abroad programs.
65.1%ACCEPTANCE
$17,716AVG NET PRICE
81%GRAD RATE
24.2KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Newark, DESuburb: Large
THE SIGNATURE
University of Delaware Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
As a public university located in Newark, the University of Delaware provides students with access to more than 250 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs alongside its extensive undergraduate offerings. The campus features elegant landscaping mixed with modern teaching spaces, state-of-the-art innovation labs, and over 80 research centers that support diverse academic pursuits.
Students can engage in award-winning dining, utilize professional theatre facilities, or participate in one of more than 100 study abroad opportunities to explore the globe. The surrounding town offers tax-free shopping, local parks, and excellent cuisine within walking distance of campus.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded—
SettingSuburb: Large
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
Athletics—
GETTING IN
Admissions
The University of Delaware reports an acceptance rate of 65.1 percent based on 37,690 applicants. For admitted students, the SAT math score midpoint is reported as 635. The institution maintains a first-year retention rate of 90 percent and a six-year graduation rate of 81 percent.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,200–1,360
400National benchmark missing1600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedUndergraduate application fee $75.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$16,080/yr
Out-of-state: $39,720/yr. Delaware residents pay roughly 60% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$17,716/yr
▼ 7% since 2020-2172% receive aid
Average aid package $13,378.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Academics at the University of Delaware are supported by award-winning faculty and extensive research infrastructure including over 80 research centers. Students can choose from exactly 138 undergraduate majors in addition to more than 250 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
31.8% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
81%
▼ 2 pts since 2016
First-year retention
90%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
138
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Finance, General.6.4%
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.5%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.4.6%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.4.5%
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.4.3%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.3.9%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
7,191
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Students needing off-campus housing
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Setting
Suburb: Large
IN CONTEXT
University of Delaware vs. peer institutions
How University of Delaware compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
University of Delaware
$17,716
University of Michigan
$19,005
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$72,950
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
82.2%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
89.5%
89.5% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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