Newark, DE
Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 65% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26,866 | 19,172 | 4,617 | 71% |
| 2020 | 33,656 | 22,209 | 4,174 | 66% |
| 2021 | 34,111 | 24,679 | 4,617 | 72% |
| 2022 | 35,362 | 26,101 | 4,906 | 74% |
| 2023 | 37,690 | 24,541 | 4,548 | 65% |
Fall 2023 applicants
15,397 of 22,510 women and 9,144 of 15,180 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Delaware has an acceptance rate of 65% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 24,541 of 37,690 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
37,690 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,548 enrolled.
No. University of Delaware is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 65% — it has become more selective.