18 accredited colleges and universities in Delaware, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Newark, DE · Public
Wilmington, DE · Private Non-Profit
Smyrna, DE · For-Profit
Lewes, DE · Private Non-Profit
Newark, DE · For-Profit
Woodside, DE · Public
Wilmington, DE · Public
Georgetown, DE · Public
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Smyrna, DE · For-Profit
Dover, DE · Public
Newark, DE · For-Profit
Dover, DE · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
By undergraduate enrollment.
Newark, DE · Public
Dover, DE · Public
New Castle, DE · Private Non-Profit
Dover, DE · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Delaware.
1 HBCU serving students in Delaware.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Delaware is home to 18 accredited colleges and universities, including 6 public, 4 private non-profit, and 8 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, All In The Wrist Barber Academy in Smyrna is the most affordable, with a net price of $4,993.
Delaware State University in Dover is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 47%.
University of Delaware in Newark is the largest, enrolling 19,071 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $10,663, and average out-of-state tuition is $17,556. The graduate workforce earns a median $44,130 ten years after entry.
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