University of Delaware: Review & Facts

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University of Delaware is a large four-year, public school with 24,040 students enrolled. This college was established in 1743 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Newark, Delaware.

Academic Offerings

At University of Delaware you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

202

University of Delaware deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 202 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Engineering, Management, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Delaware is very high at 91% (well above Delaware average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

91%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Delaware is very good: 85%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Delaware is pretty decent, 15:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $35,900 a year. The additional fees at University of Delaware not covered by tuition are about $2,100; this totals $38,000 a year.

Read the details about University of Delaware additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

74%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 35,362 applications were submitted and 26,101 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Delaware in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$8,500

High

University of Delaware provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Delaware, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D-

Unsafe

University of Delaware provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 7,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - approximately $8,500 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Delaware. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Delaware appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Delaware Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Delaware
104 Hullihen Hall
Newark, Delaware
19716, USA