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Public · Newark, Delaware

University of Delaware

Suburban campus · 19,071 undergraduates · 16 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
71%
ACT middle 50%
28–32
Average net price
$17,799
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
81%
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What University of Delaware costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$10,901
$30,001 – $48,000
$10,099
$48,001 – $75,000
$13,225
$75,001 – $110,000
$17,401
Over $110,000
$25,580

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$30,952
Tuition, in-state
$16,810
Tuition, out-of-state
$41,400
First-years given a grant by the school
82%
Average grant from the school
$11,778
Median debt at graduation
$24,572
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
71%
SAT middle 50%
1190–1370
ACT middle 50%
28–32
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
91%

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University of Delaware athletics

NCAA D1, 12 women's and 8 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–38
Basketball2915
Cross country22–
Field hockey24–
Football–110
Golf711
Lacrosse4152
Rowing60–
Soccer2829
Softball24–
Swimming & diving3431
Tennis1113
Track & field49–
Volleyball21–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
19%
Health professions
11%
Engineering
8%
Social sciences
7%
Education
7%
Biological & biomedical sciences
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
81%
First-year retention
91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$72,950
Median debt at graduation
$24,572
Students with a Pell grant
16%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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