University of Delaware

Facts

• College Type: 4-year, Public
• Acceptance Rate: 66%
• Total Student Population: 23,996
• Student-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
• Graduation Rate: 82%
• Website: www.udel.edu

The University of Delaware (UD) is a public research university located in Newark, Delaware. Founded in 1743, it is one of the oldest universities in the United States. UD is classified as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

UD offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across seven colleges and schools, including the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Human Development, the College of Engineering, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Biden School of Public Policy and Administration. The university also has a number of interdisciplinary centers and institutes, including the Delaware Environmental Institute and the Institute for Public Administration.

The university has a diverse student body of approximately 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. UD offers a wide range of student organizations and clubs, including academic and professional organizations, cultural and diversity groups, and recreational and athletic clubs. The university is also home to a number of NCAA Division I sports teams, known as the Blue Hens.

UD is committed to research and innovation. The university is home to over 80 research centers and institutes, and is a leader in areas such as energy, the environment, health and wellness, and national security. UD faculty members have been awarded numerous prestigious awards, including Nobel Prizes, MacArthur Fellowships, and National Medals of Science and Technology.

In addition to its academic and research programs, UD is also committed to community engagement and service. The university has a number of outreach programs, including the Delaware Youth Leadership Network and the Community Engagement Initiative, which aim to provide opportunities for students to engage with the local community and make a positive impact.

Overall, the University of Delaware is a vibrant and dynamic institution that offers a wide range of academic and research programs, as well as opportunities for community engagement and service. Its commitment to excellence and innovation make it a top choice for students seeking a high-quality education and research experience.

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment:	23,996
Undergraduate enrollment:	19,410
Percent of Undergraduate enrollment
by gender
Men:	41.9%
Women:	58.1%
by race/ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native:	0.1%
Asian:	5.4%
Black or African American:	6.3%
Hispanic/Latino:	9.2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander:	0.0%
White:	66.5%
Two or more races:	3.7%
Race/ethnicity unknown:	2.5%
Non-resident alien:	6.3%

Degrees Offered

• Associate’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree
• Doctor’s degree-research/scholarship
• Doctor’s degree-professional practice

Majors Offered

• Accounting
• Actuarial Sciences
• Africana Studies
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
• Animal Biosciences
• Animal Science
• Anthropology
• Anthropology Education
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Art
• Art Conservation
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Associate in Arts Program
• Astronomy
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Biological Sciences Education
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Analytics
• Business Undeclared
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Chemistry Education
• Chinese Studies
• Civil Engineering
• Cognitive Science
• Communication
• Comparative Literature
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity Engineering
• Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education
• Earth Science Education
• Economics
• Economics Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Elementary Teacher Education
• Energy and Environmental Policy
• Engineering Undeclared
• English
• English Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• European Studies
• Exercise Science
• Fashion Design & Product Innovation
• Fashion Merchandising & Management
• Finance
• Financial Planning and Wealth Management
• Fine Arts
• Food Science
• Food and Agribusiness Marketing and Management
• French Education
• French Studies
• French and Political Science
• GIScience and Environmental Data Analytics
• Game Studies and eSports
• Geography
• Geography Education
• Geological Sciences
• German Education
• German Studies
• German and Political Science
• Global Enterprise Management
• Global Studies
• Health Behavior Science
• History
• History Education
• Hospitality Business Management
• Hospitality Industry Management
• Human Physiology
• Human Relations Administration
• Human Services
• Information Systems
• Insect Ecology and Conservation
• International Business Studies
• International Relations
• Italian Education
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Landscape Architecture
• Latin American and Iberian Studies
• Latin Education
• Leadership
• Linguistics
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marine Science
• Marketing
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Mathematics and Economics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Diagnostics
• Medical Diagnostics-Pre Physician Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Meteorology and Climate Science
• Music
• Music – Applied
• Music Composition
• Music Education
• Music History and Literature
• Music Management
• Music Theory
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nutrition and Medical Sciences
• Operations Management
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Physics Education
• Plant Science
• Political Science
• Political Science Education
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Psychology
• Psychology Education
• Public Policy
• Quantitative Biology
• Russian Studies
• Sociology
• Sociology Education
• Spanish Education
• Spanish Studies
• Spanish and Political Science
• Sport Management
• Sports Health
• Statistics
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Three Foreign Languages
• University Studies
• Visual Communications
• Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
• Women and Gender Studies

Financial

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students	2021-22	2020-21	2019-20
Tuition & fees
In-state	$15,020	$14,650	$14,280
Out-of-state	$36,880	$36,090	$35,710
Books and supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
On-campus
Room and board	$13,742	$13,472	$13,472
Other expenses	$1,800	$1,800	$1,800
Off-campus
Room and board	$13,742	$13,472	$13,472
Other expenses	$1,800	$1,800	$1,800
Off-campus with family
Other expenses	$1,000	$3,300	$3,300