University of Delaware

Newark, DE • public • STARS • DI | C-USA | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 21,778 • Total: 26,917
Academic Calendar
4-1-4 or similar
Honors College/Program
Address
210 South College Avenue
Newark, DE
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Website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 8,976 (41.2%) • Female: 12,802 (58.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,205 5.5%
Black/African American 1,519 7.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2,237 10.3%
White 13,821 63.5%
Two or More Races 1,069 4.9%
International 1,396 6.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
65.1%
24,541 admitted from 37,690 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 610-680
Math: 590-680
Total: 1200-1360
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
27-31
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
STARS Required
Self-reported transcript system
Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
85.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
72.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
90.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$30,678
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$54,318
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $14,040
Out-of-state: $37,680
Room & Board
$14,838
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Students Receiving Pell Grants
72%

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
C-USA
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
Women's Sports (13)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
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