University of Delaware is a public 4-year college in Newark, Delaware with 19,071 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, costs an average of $16,337 a year after grants and graduates 78% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Delaware acceptance rate and admissions
University of Delaware admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1190 to 1370
4001600
ACT composite
28 to 32
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 690, math 590 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Delaware application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Jan 15, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 15, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Delaware’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Delaware tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$17,660
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$43,220
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$15,974
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$30,294
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$16,337
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,337 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,957 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
University of Delaware graduation rate, earnings and debt
78%finished within 6 years92%came back for year two20%get a Pell Grant
78% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $83,800 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Delaware$83,800
Delaware median, public 4-year$67,832
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of Delaware$25,000
Delaware median$25,000
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Delaware majors and what graduates earn
University of Delaware awarded bachelor's degrees in 91 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($111,520).
Computer and information sciences$111,520
Computer engineering$111,388
Health professions, general$107,695
Management information systems$107,062
Accounting$105,425
Chemical engineering$103,910
Finance$101,605
Business analytics and operations research$101,502
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Delaware
136 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Delaware?
University of Delaware admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Delaware cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $17,660 for in-state students and $43,220 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,337 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 600 to 690 in reading and writing and 590 to 680 in math, and 28 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Delaware test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Delaware reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Delaware?
78% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Delaware graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $83,800 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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