About University of Delaware (UD)
Type
Public
4 Years
National Rank
#91
Student Population
24,120
Website
www.udel.edu/Accreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
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.
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
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College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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College of Arts and Sciences
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Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
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College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
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College of Education and Human Development
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College of Engineering
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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.
Rankings
According to the ranking published by Forbes, the world-renowned media company, University of Delaware ranks
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147 in Top Colleges 2019
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41 in Public Colleges
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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
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
1160 - 1350
ACT Range
25 - 30
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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:
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Apply online to the University of Delaware, indicating if he/she is interested in the UD Honors Program.
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Complete the required essays:
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Common or Coalition application essay.
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Additional honors-application essay, if applying to the UD Honors Program (essay to be submitted after the UD application is complete).
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Create or connect his/her Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) to submit the high school grades.
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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.
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Provide a school counselor letter or secondary school report. Additional letters are considered but not required.
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Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee and submit the application.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$15,883
Average Annual Cost
$12,250
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$1,430
Room And Board
$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.
Our "Tuition Page" provides an even more clear breakdown of the cost.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
90%
Part-Time Retention Rate
29%
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Research Funding per Student
$6,984
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
287 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
262 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
209 Graduates
Marketing
191 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
184 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
176 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
173 Graduates
Biology, General
141 Graduates
Public Health
137 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
132 Graduates
Criminology
124 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
122 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
122 Graduates
Economics
121 Graduates
Political Science and Government
113 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
112 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
109 Graduates
Civil Engineering
94 Graduates
Human Services, General
87 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
83 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
75 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
74 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
73 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
71 Graduates
Cognitive Science
70 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
69 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
68 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
68 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
67 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
62 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
55 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
54 Graduates
History
52 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
51 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
50 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
46 Graduates
Sociology
46 Graduates
Chemistry
42 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
40 Graduates
Public Policy Analysis
39 Graduates
International Business
34 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
33 Graduates
Agriculture, General
31 Graduates
Educational Administration and Supe...
30 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
29 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
29 Graduates
Mathematics
29 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
27 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
25 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
23 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
23 Graduates
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...
23 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
20 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
20 Graduates
Computer Engineering
19 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
18 Graduates
Animal Sciences
18 Graduates
Food Science and Technology
16 Graduates
Music
15 Graduates
Philosophy
14 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
11 Graduates
Anthropology
10 Graduates
Plant Sciences
8 Graduates
Historic Preservation and Conservat...
7 Graduates
Physics
7 Graduates
Area Studies
6 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
6 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
6 Graduates
Statistics
6 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
5 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
4 Graduates
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...
3 Graduates
Landscape Architecture
3 Graduates
Natural Resources Management and Po...
3 Graduates
Nutrition Sciences
3 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
3 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
2 Graduates
Marine Transportation
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
19,956
Socio-Economic Diversity
14%
Part-time
8%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
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
No
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
20
Sports Club
60
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 Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
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.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$57,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$67 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$10,210
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,761
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,635
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$9,420
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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:
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Federal Aid
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State Aid
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Institutional Aid
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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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