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UO
University of Delaware
Newark, DEPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Delaware is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Newark, DE. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,693
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,799
Earnings 5yr: $123,409
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,949
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,543
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,400
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,520
Earnings 5yr: $111,532
Debt: $25,334
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,388
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,679
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,695
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,572
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,062
Earnings 5yr: $107,566
Debt: $25,258
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,425
Earnings 5yr: $106,304
Debt: $26,177
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,910
Earnings 5yr: $94,396
Debt: $26,058
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,605
Earnings 5yr: $99,240
Debt: $24,073
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,502
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,572
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,175
Earnings 5yr: $91,058
Debt: $25,990
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,486
Earnings 5yr: $93,619
Debt: $26,522
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,567
Earnings 5yr: $115,483
Debt: $26,072
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,318
Earnings 5yr: $84,140
Debt: $25,261
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,873
Earnings 5yr: $91,595
Debt: $25,962
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,105
Earnings 5yr: $90,549
Debt: $24,250
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,383
Earnings 5yr: $97,490
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,799
In-State Tuition$16,810
Out-of-State Tuition$41,400
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
50%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$58,846
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$72,950
Completion Signals
81%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$227/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$124,858
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