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University of Delaware
  • 4 Year
  • NEWARK, DE

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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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 18,006 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the UD acceptance rate is 72%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Finance, and Marketing. Graduating 82% of students, UD alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $46,700.

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104 HULLIHEN HALL
NEWARK, DE 19716
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Colonial Athletic Association

University of Delaware Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UD Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1150-1340
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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Cost

Net Price
$19,122 / 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
$12,410 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 186 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 239 responses
48%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 237 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    66%
  • On Campus
    30%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
18,006 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,404
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 163 responses
  • Very wide range
    36%
  • Most students at UD are eager to learn and succeed
    26%
  • Upper-Middle Class suburban kids
    10%
  • Chill, just want to pass with friends and fun
    10%
  • UD students know how to have a good time
    8%
  • Preppy girls and fratty boys
    5%
  • Most students at UD were jocks in high school.
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
50%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 279 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 332 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 166 responses
  • Beautiful
    30%
  • Classic College Campus Look
    28%
  • Amazing
    10%
  • Extraordinary
    10%
  • Beautiful campus with challenging courses
    9%
  • Picturesque
    6%
  • Average
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
82%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 122 responses

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