University of Delaware
Newark DE 19716
(302) 831-2000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
20,500 (17,052 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Four-one-four plan
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
87% / 13%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
82% / 18%
- In-State / Out-of-State
34% / 66%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$9,486
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$23,186
- Room & Board$9,436
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,639
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$17,200
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants22,646
- Students Admitted
13,135
(58%)
- Students Enrolled3,861
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class42%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
560-660
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
550-640
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
See More About Admissions »
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Agricultural Business and Management, General
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Agriculture, General
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Animal Sciences, General
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Food Science
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping
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Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
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Plant Sciences, General
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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East Asian Studies
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European Studies/Civilization
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Latin American Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Botany/Plant Biology
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Ecology
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Entomology
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Education, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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Geography Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physics Teacher Education
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Psychology Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Urban Education and Leadership
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Materials Science
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Mechanical Engineering
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Ocean Engineering
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Operations Research
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Engineering Technology, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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Consumer Economics
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Family and Community Services
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Human Nutrition
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Italian Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Historic Preservation and Conservation
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Nutrition Sciences
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resource Economics
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Human Services, General
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Public Administration
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology, Other
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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Economics, Other
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Piano and Organ
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants22,646
- Students Admitted
13,135
(58%)
- Students Enrolled3,861
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class42%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class78%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class97%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
560-660
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
550-640
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$70
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline01/15
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$9,486
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$23,186
- Room & Board$9,436
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$356
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$927
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,639
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$17,200
- Federal Grants9%$3,704
- Pell Grants9%$3,361
- Other Federal Grants2%$1,883
- State & Local Grants9%$3,334
- Institutional Grants37%$6,947
- Federal Loans46%$4,021
- Non-Federal Loans10%$12,261
Questions, Answers and Advice
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