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University of Delaware

Newark, DE·Public·~71% acceptance

University of Delaware is a public university based in Newark, DE. Admissions are accessible, with about 71% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $17,799 per year after financial aid. About 80% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $72,950 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,799/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $30,952
Aid cuts ~$13,153/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.47–3.97
SAT (middle 50%)1190–1370
ACT (middle 50%)28–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
80%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$58,846
median earnings, 6yr
$72,950
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Delaware reads an application

What University of Delaware values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)State residency
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresInterviewFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceDemonstrated interest

From University of Delaware’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Delaware requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Delaware requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Delaware's acceptance rate?
University of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.
How much does University of Delaware cost?
At University of Delaware, the average net price after aid is about $17,799 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $30,952 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Delaware?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1190–1370 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
What are University of Delaware's application deadlines?
University of Delaware's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Delaware value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Delaware rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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