University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware

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About

The University of Delaware (UD, UDel, or Delaware) is a privately governed, state-assisted land-grant research university in Newark, Delaware, United States. UD offers 4 associate programs, 163 bachelor's programs, 136 master's programs, and 64 doctoral programs across its ten colleges and schools. The main campus is in Newark, with satellite campuses in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes, and Georgetown. With 24,221 students as of fall 2023, UD is the largest university in Delaware by enrollment. UD is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, UD spent $186 million on research and development in 2018, ranking it 119th in the nation.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$43,220
Estimated total for international students: US$55,854
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$17,660
Total cost for in-state students: US$30,294

Net price calculatorudel.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 19,071
Graduate students: 4,386
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 71%
SAT: Reading and writing 600–690 · Maths 590–680
ACT: 28–32

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 78%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$83,800

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (282)

Bachelor's degrees94 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgriculture, GeneralAgriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApparel and TextilesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCognitive ScienceCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringCriminologyData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementZoology/Animal Biology

Master's degrees100 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemical EngineeringBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOcean EngineeringOperations ResearchPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/AffairsZoology/Animal Biology

Doctoral degrees56 subjects

Animal SciencesApplied MathematicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFine and Studio ArtsGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOcean EngineeringPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial Sciences, GeneralSociologyStatisticsUrban Studies/AffairsZoology/Animal Biology

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Associate's degrees3 subjects

Agriculture, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Undergraduate certificates6 subjects

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Post-baccalaureate certificates21 subjects

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyCitizenship ActivitiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsData ScienceDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEngineering, OtherGeography and Environmental StudiesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoric Preservation and ConservationManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMechanical EngineeringMining and Mineral EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.