Total Cost $21,094
Total Enrollment 21,138
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

University of Delaware

http://www.udel.edu/
Newark, Delaware 19716
(302) 831-2000

The University of Delaware has a great tradition of excellence, from our founding as a small private academy in 1743, to the research-intensive, technologically advanced institution of today. Our alumni tell our story of achievement, from our first class, which included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and one signer of the U.S. Constitution, to the more than 140,000 living Blue Hens who are making vital contributions to the world--in science, business, education, the arts, policy, health care, the environment, and many other areas. Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his wife, Jill, are both UD alumni. The ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Delaware, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 43.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,207), and 41% receive loans ($5,592 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,308. Off campus it is around $9,308.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Delaware is $12,929 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $9,486
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $23,186
Living Costs
University of Delaware Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,094
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $34,794
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,094
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,786
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $34,794
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $25,486
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 24,744 people applied to University of Delaware. Of the applicants, 57.0% were admitted (56.0% male & 58.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (30.0% male and 30.0% female)

Of the 17,504 undergraduate students at University of Delaware, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (94.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 26.0% of the 3,634 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     34.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     89.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     56.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     68.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May1
Admissions Office Phone (302) 831-8426
Admissions Office Email gradadmissions@udel.edu
Admissions Office Address Undergraduate Admissions, 210 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.udel.edu/admissions/for/transfers.html
Admissions Website http://www.udel.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.udel.edu/apply
Application Fee $75

In order to be accepted to University of Delaware, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Delaware SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
University of Delaware Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 2 96 15 5
Agricultural and Food Products Processing 1
Agricultural Business and Management, General 11
Agriculture, General 2 12
Animal Sciences, General 54 2
Food Science 4 2
Landscaping and Groundskeeping 6 7
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 1
Plant Sciences, General 7 5
Plant Sciences, Other 4
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 32 8
African-American/Black Studies 3
American/United States Studies/Civilization 8
East Asian Studies 9
European Studies/Civilization 2
Latin American Studies 2
Women's Studies 16
Biological and biomedical sciences 172 20 19
Biochemistry 29
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 141 6 3
Ecology 3
Entomology 2 2
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 9 16
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 702 149
Accounting 101 21
Business Administration and Management, General 106
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 6
Finance, General 235 6
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 5
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 100
International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
Management Information Systems, General 23 5
Management Science, General 63
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 159
Operations Management and Supervision 16
Communication, journalism, and related programs 131 6
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 131 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 51 29 7
Computer and Information Sciences, General 47 29 7
Computer Science 4
Education 15 353 122 33
Agricultural Teacher Education 5
Biology Teacher Education 4
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 14
Curriculum and Instruction 14
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 39
Education, General 40 11
Education, Other 3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 14 22
Elementary Education and Teaching 15 145
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 20
French Language Teacher Education 3
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 6
History Teacher Education 20
Latin Teacher Education 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 16
Music Teacher Education 31
Reading Teacher Education 7
Spanish Language Teacher Education 11
Special Education and Teaching, General 14
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 10
Urban Education and Leadership 56
Engineering 231 74 45
Chemical Engineering 49 8 18
Civil Engineering, General 73 23 6
Computer Engineering, General 7 22 8
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 21 4
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 8
Materials Science 6 8
Mechanical Engineering 73 4 1
Ocean Engineering 1
Operations Research 10
Engineering technologies/technicians 18
Engineering Technology, General 18
English language and literature/letters 170 16 6
English Language and Literature, General 170 16 6
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 77 5 1
Apparel and Textiles, General 62
Consumer Economics 2
Family and Community Services 1
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other 12
Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 1
Human Nutrition 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 70 21 4
Comparative Literature 1
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 63 8
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 6
Italian Language and Literature 1
Linguistics 7 4
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 258 29 28
Athletic Training/Trainer 12
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 21
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 38
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 185 29
Physical Therapy/Therapist 28
History 105 15 10
History, General 105 15 10
Legal professions and studies 7 2
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD) 7 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 178 10 6
General Studies 178
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10 6
Mathematics and statistics 9 26 7
Applied Mathematics 6 2
Mathematics, General 9 5 5
Statistics, General 15
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 56 11 13
Cognitive Science 2
Historic Preservation and Conservation 9 9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 39 2 13
Nutrition Sciences 6
Natural resources and conservation 34 3
Environmental Science 10
Natural Resource Economics 3
Natural Resources Management and Policy 5
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 19
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 160 23
Health and Physical Education, General 48 14
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 80 9
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 9
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 23
Philosophy and religious studies 17
Philosophy 17
Physical sciences 53 7 36
Chemistry, General 22
Chemistry, Other 4 19
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 7
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 2
Physics, General 22 3 15
Psychology 125 11 6
Psychology, General 125 2 6
School Psychology 9
Public administration and social service professions 53 20
Human Services, General 53
Public Administration 20
Social sciences 469 83 18
Anthropology 23
Criminology 116 2 3
Economics, General 75 43 7
Economics, Other 6
Geography 15 7
International Relations and Affairs 46
Political Science and Government, General 110 5 1
Sociology 78 3 4
Urban Studies/Affairs 23 3
Visual and performing arts 117 21 11
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 30 4 11
Art/Art Studies, General 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
Fashion/Apparel Design 12
Fine/Studio Arts, General 34 8
Music Performance, General 6
Music Theory and Composition 3
Music, General 14 9
Piano and Organ 2
Voice and Opera 1
 
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