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Overview

 UD
Location Newark, DE
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 24,039
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #151
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website udel.edu
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Costs

 UD
Tuition (In State) $13,370
Tuition (Out of State) $35,890
Room & Board $14,234
Avg Net Price $18,044
Avg Grant Aid $12,375
% Receiving Grant Aid 88%

Admission

 UD
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 35,362
Admitted 26,101
Acceptance Rate 73.8%
Enrolled % 18.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.94
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 26/31
SAT Range 1190/1360
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

 UD
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (20%)
  • Social Sciences (12%)
  • Education (8%)
  • Engineering (7%)
  • Health Professions (7%)

Outcomes

 UD
Graduation Rate 78%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $61,300
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,203
Median Loan Payment $250

Diversity

 UD
% Men 43%
% Women 57%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 74%
% Black 6%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

 UD
% In-State 33%
% Out-of-State 65%

Campus

 UD
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/