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University of Delaware (UD) - Newark,Delaware

The University of Delaware, a public research institute, is dedicated to making educational and experiential opportunities accessible to the broadest possible range of audiences and participants throughout the state, the nation, and the world.

UD is home to many exceptional academic schools and units and 8 different College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

College of Agriculture and Natural Re

66%

Acceptance Rate

$10,210

Avg.Financial Aid

001431

FAFSA Code

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University of Delaware (UD)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
MSCHE
Website
www.udel.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
24,120
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

University of Delaware (UD) is one of the world's leading public research institutions founded in the year 1743. The university is located in the various places in the state of Delaware, such as Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, and Lewes with the main campus in Newark.

The University of Delaware exists to cultivate learning, develop knowledge, and foster the free exchange of ideas. State-assisted yet privately governed, the University has a strong tradition of distinguished scholarship, research, teaching, and service that is grounded in a commitment to increasing and disseminating scientific, humanistic, and social knowledge for the benefit of the larger society. It fervently follows its motto "Knowledge is the Light of the Mind".

The university has a current population of about 24,120 students with almost 91% of students making it past their freshman year, the University has an outstanding freshman retention rate which is much higher than the national average.

UD is home to many exceptional academic schools and units and 8 different College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
College of Arts and Sciences
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
College of Education and Human Development
College of Engineering
College of Health Sciences and Graduate College

The university provides various undergraduate and graduate programs as well as Professional & Continuing Studies through these colleges. The university also provides an extensive curriculum of online programs divided among 6 major sectors.

University of Delaware (UD) Accreditation

UD is nationally recognized and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer various degrees and certificates.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

3028312000

Fax:

3028318000

Address

104 Hullihen Hall

Rankings

According to the ranking published by Forbes, the world-renowned media company, University of Delaware ranks

147 in Top Colleges 2019
41 in Public Colleges
80 in Research Universities

According to US News & Report, University of Delaware was ranked:

91 in National Universities
39 in Top Public Schools

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
66%
SAT Range
1160 - 1350
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
25 - 30
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$75
Accept Common App
Yes

The University of Delaware has a rigorous admissions policy. It can be said that it is not very easy to get into this university.

Since the university curriculum consists of a wide variety of programs in different colleges, it does not have any uniform admissions process. It varies greatly from college to college and from program to program. However, every prospective candidate should stick to the following application checklist:

Apply online to the University of Delaware, indicating if he/she is interested in the UD Honors Program.
Complete the required essays:

Common or Coalition application essay.
Additional honors-application essay, if applying to the UD Honors Program (essay to be submitted after the UD application is complete).

Create or connect his/her Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) to submit the high school grades.
Submit self-reported SAT or ACT scores. If he/she would like to submit official scores, the SAT code 5811 or the ACT code 0634 is to be used. It is also important that a student holds 1160 - 1350 SAT range.
Provide a school counselor letter or secondary school report. Additional letters are considered but not required.
Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee and submit the application.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$15,883
Average Annual Cost
$12,250

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$29,342
Other Fees
$1,430
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$12,862
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,800

Total One Year Cost

$29,342

Considering the world quality education the University of Delaware provides, the fee structure of the university is quite reasonable.

The average annual cost to attend at the university is about $12,250. This amount may vary according to the type of degree or program pursued.

Apart from this cost, books and supplies cost around $1,000, room and board, and other fees amount to $12,862 and $1,430 respectively. The average net price for the university is about $15,883 whereas the average total one-year cost is around $29,342.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

90%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

29%

Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Research Funding per Student

$6,984

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

19,956

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

14%

Full-time / Part-time

92% / 8%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

71%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

57%

Out Of State

40%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$84,190 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

45%

Averege Housing Cost

$7,798/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,064/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,064/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

YoUDee

School Colors

royal blue & gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Colonial Athletic Association

Total Male Athletes

273

Total Female Athletes

340

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At UD, $13,208 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at University of Delaware have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $5,064 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 42% male and 58% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$46,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$57,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$6,500 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$67 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

77%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,210

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,761

Students Receiving State Aid

11%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,635

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

70%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,420

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$15,187

$30K - $48K

$14,599

$48K - $75K

$12,445

$75K - $110K

$7,321

> $110K

$2,589

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,586,763

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$33,333,914

Facilitating educational access and fostering success by helping students and families meet the financial obligations of a UD education. The ability to pay or the students’ interest in financial aid does not have any bearing in the admissions process.

On average, the college provides about $10,210 in terms of gift aids. In order to receive this financial aid, the students must first complete their FAFSA and determine their eligibility.

University of Delaware FAFSA code is 001431.

A student receives financial assistance in the following forms:

Federal Aid
State Aid
Institutional Aid
Military Aid

Almost 16% of students in the college are provided with federal grants which amount approximately to $4,761 whereas 77% of the students benefit from gift aid that amounts to $10,210. Additionally, about 70% of the students are entitled to institutional grants while 11% are entitled to the state aid that amounts to $9,420 and $4,635 respectively.

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Location & Contact

Rankings

Admissions

Annual Cost to Attend

Academics

Majors

Student Body

Students Gender

Geographic Density

Economic Diversity

Campus Life

After Graduation

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

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