At a glance
Average net price
$17,799
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.5%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
19,071
In-state tuition
$16,810
Out-of-state tuition
$41,400
Cost of attendance
$30,952
Median earnings (10y)
$72,950
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,292
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 92.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (23%), social sciences (22%), business (21%).
- STEM23%
- Health11%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services7%
- Business20.9%~3,988 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions11.3%~2,159 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering9.8%~1,863 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.3%~1,400 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,213 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education5.8%~1,104 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.9%~929 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.4%~833 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.2%~799 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~776 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture3.1%~584 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~542 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~528 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~420 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~336 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~315 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~305 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~284 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.9%~179 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~153 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~143 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~122 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.1%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 666 | $59,257 | $24,073 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 466 | $14,114 | $6,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 460 | $30,180 | $24,786 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 446 | $48,859 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 381 | $41,737 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 373 | $23,403 | $25,261 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 373 | $71,752 | $26,522 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 360 | $27,195 | $25,336 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 348 | $42,454 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 333 | $93,960 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 311 | $30,641 | $25,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 306 | $33,603 | $23,685 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 295 | $51,414 | $24,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 287 | $70,538 | $25,334 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 278 | $64,605 | $25,962 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 219 | $37,692 | $24,998 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 216 | $53,288 | $25,261 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 205 | $66,395 | $25,258 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 185 | $60,848 | $26,177 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 176 | $26,224 | $26,572 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 167 | $19,749 | $25,024 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 161 | $70,693 | $26,058 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor's | 145 | $44,866 | $23,250 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 143 | — | $25,334 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 135 | $55,689 | $25,990 |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 132 | $21,268 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 130 | $43,191 | $26,298 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 130 | $28,844 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 128 | $25,851 | $23,250 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 126 | $32,330 | $24,413 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 119 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 113 | $34,156 | $25,740 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 102 | $60,973 | $25,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 95 | $45,097 | $22,850 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 85 | $31,584 | $24,661 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 78 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 77 | $22,340 | $25,572 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 74 | $18,981 | $25,908 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 73 | $36,841 | $25,336 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Delaware
University of Delaware is a very large institution located in Newark, Delaware, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 19,071 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Delaware — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,799 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,810 for in-state students and $41,400 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,952 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.5%, a strong completion outcome. 92.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $72,950 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Delaware confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Delaware accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,292. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Newark, Delaware (suburb), University of Delaware draws students from across Delaware and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Delaware
Q.How much does University of Delaware cost?
The average net price at University of Delaware is $17,799 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,952.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Delaware?
University of Delaware has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Delaware?
University of Delaware admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Delaware graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Delaware graduate earns $72,950 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Delaware?
Published tuition is $16,810 in-state and $41,400 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Delaware located?
University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware (ZIP 19716).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Delaware at their official website.