PublicSuburbanUniversity of Delaware
UD
Newark, Delaware 19716
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of Delaware is a public institution in Newark with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1297, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 18.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,950 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,931.
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Varsity Sports — Fightin
History & Fun Facts
- •History Early years: Newark Academy The University of Delaware traces its origins to 1743, when Presbyterian minister Francis Alison opened a "Free School" in his home in New London, Pennsylvania.
- •It moved to Newark by 1765 and received a charter from the colonial Penn government as the Academy of Newark in 1769.
- •In 1781, the academy trustees petitioned the Delaware General Assembly to grant the academy the powers of a college but no action was taken on this request.
- •Transformation to Delaware College In 1818, the Delaware legislature authorized the trustees of the Newark Academy to operate a lottery in order to raise funds with which to establish a college.
- •In 1832, the academy trustees selected the site for the college and entered into a contract for the erection of the college building.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1297
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
52.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$21,000
Programs (267)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
133
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from DE state average + suburban adjustment
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Days out near Newark
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Elkton, from real bookable tour times.
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