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University of Delaware

Also known as: UD

📍 Newark, Delaware🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 19,071 Undergrads🔗 www.udel.edu

Overview

University of Delaware is a large public research university in Newark, Delaware. It enrolls about 19,071 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 71%. Graduates earn a median of $72,950 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

71%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,292

600–690

Net Price

$17,799

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

81%

Retention

92%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$72,950

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

SAT Average

1,292

ACT Composite

28–32

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200600 – 690 (mid 50%)800

Math

200590 – 680 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

128 – 32 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,810

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$41,400

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$30,952

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,799

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$10,901
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,099
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,225
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,401
$110,001 +	$25,580

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

49.5%

Academics & Programs

University of Delaware offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

20.9%

Health Professions

11.3%

Engineering

9.8%

Social Sciences

7.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.4%

Education

5.8%

Psychology

4.9%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

4.4%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

81%

On-Time (4yr)

74%

Retention (FT)

92%

% Earning >$25K

87%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$58,846

8 years

$69,215

10 years

$72,950

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

80.8%

White

82.8%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

66.9%

Black or African American

6.5%

Asian

5.6%

Hispanic / Latino

10.7%

Two or more races

5.3%

International

3.1%

Gender

Women

60.2%

Men

39.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Delaware hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 71%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1292.

How much does University of Delaware cost?

In-state tuition is $16,810, and out-of-state is $41,400. Average net price after financial aid is $17,799.

What is University of Delaware known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Engineering.

What's the graduation rate at University of Delaware?

The 6-year graduation rate is 81%, and 92% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.