University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public University · 24,412 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
70.6%
Applications
39,995
Enrolled
4,424
Yield Rate
15.7%
SAT Average
1280
ACT Midpoint
30
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$75

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
31.5%
Top 25% of HS Class
64.2%
Top 50% of HS Class
92.4%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 1 · notification January 31
  • Regular Decision: January 15

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, State Residency
Important
Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, Volunteer Work, Work Experience
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Interview, First Generation, Geographic Residence, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
3,417
Admitted from Waitlist
2,087
Waitlist Conversion Rate
61.1%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$16,810
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,400
Average Net Price
$19,139

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$9,354
Family Income $30k–$48k
$10,573
Family Income $48k–$75k
$12,857
Family Income $75k–$110k
$18,508
Family Income Over $110k
$25,310

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
64.34%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$15,929
Avg. Total Aid Package
$20,474
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$38,652
% Graduates Who Borrowed
59%
% Receiving Pell Grants
16.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
74.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
83.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
90.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.73
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
5.4% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
61th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.7 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.