University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Public
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University of Delaware admitted 69.2% of applicants university-wide (27,517 of 39,742).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 69.2% | 27,517 | 39,742 |
| In-state | 70.7% | 2,913 | 4,119 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 23,364 | 33,360 |
| International applicants | 54.8% | 1,240 | 2,263 |
| Men | 64.5% | 10,155 | 15,747 |
| Women | 72.4% | 17,361 | 23,994 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 27,517 admitted students, 4,075 enrolled (14.8% yield).
University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1220–1370
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $63,444/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,840 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $22,604 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $63,444/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,901 |
| $30k–48k | $10,099 |
| $48k–75k | $13,225 |
| $75k–110k | $17,401 |
| Over $110k | $25,580 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Blue Hen Advantage (BHA) Scholarship — $5,000–$18,000 per year (Merit)
- UD Scholar Award — $2,000–$10,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Delaware Commitment — Covers full tuition and fees for eligible Delaware residents (Full Tuition)
- Lalley Family Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, and room and board (Full Tuition)
- Provost Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Application Essay (Common or Coalition)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Portfolio of Academic Work (for homeschooled/non-accredited schools) (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Application Essay (Common or Coalition)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Portfolio of Academic Work (for homeschooled/non-accredited schools) (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Delaware · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Delaware requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $72,950
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 80.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 92%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,572
- At graduation
University of Delaware · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #88
- WSJ: #38
- Forbes: #149
- Niche: #134
- QS: #553
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Engineering (8%), Social sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 32% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.