University of Delaware (UD)

(Newark, DE)

University of Delaware is a land grant, sea grant, and space grant institution. Founded in 1743 as a small private academy, it closed in 1859, reopened as a state land-grant institution in 1870, and adopted coeducation in 1872. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, Engineering, Health & Nursing Sciences, Human Resources, Education, & Public Policy, and Marine Studies. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in Newark, 12 miles from Wilmington, 30 miles from Philadelphia, and 50 miles from Baltimore.

Admissions

57%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.5
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1680–1950 SAT Total
  • 520–630 SAT Reading
  • 540–650 SAT Math
  • 520–640 SAT Writing
  • 24–28 ACT Composite
  • 23–29 ACT English
  • 23–29 ACT Math
  • 23–29 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$21,094
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $9,486
  • $23,186
  • $10,808
  • $800

Will I Like It

19,172
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 58% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Criminology, Political Science & Government

Public Service

Community Organization & Service, Parks & Recreation, Public Administration

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Meteorology, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Fashion Design

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, American Red Cross, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Choir, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Long Description

University of Delaware is a land grant, sea grant, and space grant institution. Founded in 1743 as a small private academy, it closed in 1859, reopened as a state land-grant institution in 1870, and adopted coeducation in 1872. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, Engineering, Health & Nursing Sciences, Human Resources, Education, & Public Policy, and Marine Studies. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in Newark, 12 miles from Wilmington, 30 miles from Philadelphia, and 50 miles from Baltimore.

Mailing Address

Newark, DE 19716
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