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University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,337
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $83,800
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Delaware is a public college in Newark, DE with 19,071 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1292 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,337 per year ($5,566 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $83,800 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 37,690
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 24,541
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–690
200800
SAT Math590–680
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What University of Delaware looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $30,294
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,660
- Out-of-state tuition
- $43,220
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,566
- $30–48k$10,783
- $48–75k$13,801
- $75–110k$19,669
- $110k+$23,862
Get a personal estimate with University of Delaware's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $83,800
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 19,071
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White67%
- Hispanic11%
- Black7%
- Asian6%
University of Delaware FAQ
What is University of Delaware's acceptance rate?+
University of Delaware admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1292.
What ACT score do you need for University of Delaware?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is University of Delaware test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Delaware?+
In Fall 2023, 37,690 students applied to University of Delaware and 24,541 were admitted; 4,548 enrolled.
Does University of Delaware consider legacy status?+
No. University of Delaware reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Delaware require an essay?+
University of Delaware reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Delaware cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $30,294 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,337.
What is University of Delaware's graduation rate?+
78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 130943 · How we use this data
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