ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.1%
More selective than 60% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Public University
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is a public four-year institution in Newark offering 138 undergraduate majors within a vibrant community known for its research centers, athletic events, and study abroad programs.
Newark, DEsuburb, large
65.1%ACCEPTANCE
$17,716AVG NET PRICE
81%GRAD RATE
24.2KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
University of Delaware Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
As a public university located in Newark, the University of Delaware provides students with access to more than 250 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs alongside its extensive undergraduate offerings. The campus features elegant landscaping mixed with modern teaching spaces, state-of-the-art innovation labs, and over 80 research centers that support diverse academic pursuits.
Students can engage in award-winning dining, utilize professional theatre facilities, or participate in one of more than 100 study abroad opportunities to explore the globe. The surrounding town offers tax-free shopping, local parks, and excellent cuisine within walking distance of campus.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingsuburb, large
GETTING IN
Admissions
The University of Delaware reports an acceptance rate of 65.1 percent based on 37,690 applicants. For admitted students, the SAT math score midpoint is reported as 635. The institution maintains a first-year retention rate of 90 percent and a six-year graduation rate of 81 percent.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,200–1,360
4001600
APPLICATION FEE
Undergraduate application fee $75.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$16,080/yr
Out-of-state: $39,720/yr. Delaware residents pay roughly 60% less.
Net price by income band
$9,354$0–$30,000
$10,573$30,001–$48,000
$12,857$48,001–$75,000
$18,508$75,001–$110,000
$25,310$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$17,716/yr
▼ 7% since 2020-2172% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $13,378.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Academics at the University of Delaware are supported by award-winning faculty and extensive research infrastructure including over 80 research centers. Students can choose from exactly 138 undergraduate majors in addition to more than 250 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
31.8% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
81%
▼ 2 pts since 2016
First-year retention
90%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
138
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Finance, General.6.4%
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.5%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.4.6%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.4.5%
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.4.3%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.3.9%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
7,191
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
suburb, large
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$72,950
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
82.2%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
89.5%
89.5% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Delaware.