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Campus
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Athletics
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UD is a highly rated public university located in Newark, Delaware in the Philadelphia Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 18,034 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the UD acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Finance, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Research and Experimental Psychology. Graduating 80% of students, UD alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $46,700.
About
About UD...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Coastal Athletic Association
Compare to Other Colleges
- Delaware
- Newark
University of Delaware Rankings
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UD Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 15
SAT Range
1190-1360
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Will You Get Into UD?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Delaware
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Net Price
$18,044/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,375/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.211 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.264 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.262 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Finance
271 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
252 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psychology
234 Graduates
Marketing
216 Graduates
Biology
196 Graduates
Communications
188 Graduates
Nursing
177 Graduates
Behavioral Sciences
175 Graduates
Criminology
157 Graduates
Elementary Education
156 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
42%
On Campus
54%
Online
4%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
18,034Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,448
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
187 responses
Very wide range
35%
Most students at UD are eager to learn and succeed
25%
Upper-Middle Class suburban kids
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Chill, just want to pass with friends and fun
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UD students know how to have a good time
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Preppy girls and fratty boys
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Most students at UD were jocks in high school.
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.304 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.357 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
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190 responses
Classic College Campus Look
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Beautiful
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Amazing
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Beautiful campus with challenging courses
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Extraordinary
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Picturesque
6%
Home away from home
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
80%
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49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.130 responses
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University of Delaware Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 3,698 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
The University of Delaware is a solid and more affordable option for many students both living within Delaware and out of state, due to the financial aid that is offered by the school. UD has several good programs, including chemistry, engineering, and biotechnology. However, as is the case with most schools, some classes are more difficult than others due to particular approaches to teaching and varying amounts of course load. I like the walkable community that UD provides and its proximity to many local businesses. I enjoy the community events that are available to students and the greenery that is abundant along the brick paths of the campus. UD could be improved by better student access to administrative program care. It is at times difficult to get approval for classes necessary for major and minor requirements despite reaching out for help. Overall, UD is a good school and it is an attainable goal to get a degree here.
- Senior
- 3 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
University of Delaware offers a lot of great opportunities academically. The courses and professors prepare you well for your your career or graduate/professional journey post undergrad. However, the experience you get is the experience you create. "You get what you put in". While the opportunities are there, it takes a lot of independence and self-determination to take advantage of these opportunities. I think UD could do a lot better in terms of advising within each college/school as well as for minority students. I would recommend better academic advisem*nt (from personal experience). Being a large university, it is very easy for students to get "lost" if you don't continuously reach out and stay connected with advisors and mentors for guidance. Newark, DE is generally a very safe community. There is a large policy and campus police presence. There is also really good communication from the University directly to students regarding any safety concerns.
- Alum
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the University of Delaware thus far. There is a great work/life balance, as I was able to work two jobs, take 5 classes, and still have time to spend with friends and family. The dining hall food is great overall, everything is within walking distance, and the majority of professors are very helpful and want to see each student succeed!
- Junior
- a month ago
