University of Delaware

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,600

3.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,139

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

70.6%

39,995 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

24,412

89.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

82.5%

3,494 Graduates

About

University of Delaware is a higher education institution located in New Castle County, DE. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Delaware were General Finance (316 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (223 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (206 degrees).

In 2024, 6,193 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Delaware. 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,961 degrees), 8.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (468 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Delaware is $14,600, which is $−17,320 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Delaware is $14,600, which is $17,320 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,139.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of Delaware received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Delaware was $14,600. The cost of tuition at University of Delaware is $−17,320 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Delaware (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,139

2024 Value

8.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Delaware had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,139. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Delaware grew by 8.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Delaware (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,838

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Delaware was of $14,838 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.24% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Delaware (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of Delaware received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.39% with respect to 2023, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Delaware (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Delaware received 39,995 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.12% annual growth. Out of those 39,995 applicants, 28,238 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.6% acceptance rate.

There were 24,412 students enrolled at University of Delaware in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Delaware has an overall enrollment yield of 15.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

28,238

Accepted Out of 39,995

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Delaware was 70.6% (28,238 admissions from 39,995 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 65.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.12%, while admissions grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Delaware (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2024)

832

Scores Submitted (2024)

19% of enrolled first-time students at University of Delaware in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Delaware had a total enrollment of 24,412 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Delaware is 21,912 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,500. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at University of Delaware are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Delaware, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.8% White, 9.39% Hispanic or Latino, 6.35% Black or African American, 5.61% Asian, 4.63% Two or More Races, 0.086% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Delaware in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.4%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (2.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Delaware in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,412 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Delaware is 21,912 and the part-time enrollment is 2,500. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at University of Delaware are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Delaware (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Delaware was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Delaware had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Delaware (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
14,840 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,292 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,550 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Delaware is 60.8% White, 9.39% Hispanic or Latino, 6.35% Black or African American, 5.61% Asian, 4.63% Two or More Races, 0.086% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 445 students (1.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 793 more women than men received degrees from University of Delaware. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Delaware is white (3,961 degrees awarded). There were 8.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (468 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Delaware is General Finance (316 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (223 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (206 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Delaware, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (50 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (104 degrees), and Engineering (624 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Delaware are Software developers (527,099 people), Other managers (412,022 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (390,157 people), Civil engineers (316,459 people), and Mechanical engineers (225,006 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Delaware in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (50 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (104 degrees), Engineering (624 degrees), Physical Sciences (146 degrees), and Agriculture (159 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Delaware are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of Delaware are Cultural & Gender Studies (50 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (104 degrees), Engineering (624 degrees), Physical Sciences (146 degrees), and Agriculture (159 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Delaware are Computer Systems Design (539,342 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (509,588 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (362,561 people), Construction (354,599 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (209,006 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Delaware.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
178 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Delaware was General Studies with 178 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Delaware according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,700

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,493

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,700 degrees were awarded to men at University of Delaware, which is 0.773 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,493).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Delaware by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 219 degrees were awarded to men at University of Delaware in General Finance, which is 2.26 times more than the 97 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 201 degrees were awarded to men at University of Delaware in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 4.57 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 73% of students graduating from University of Delaware completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (91.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Delaware is Female and Asian (91.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.18% of graduates (76 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,961 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
468 degrees awarded
Asian
333 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Delaware is white (3,961 degrees awarded). There were 8.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (468 degrees).

1.26% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,673 degrees awarded
White Female
2,600 degrees awarded
White Female
2,585 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Delaware is white female (2,673 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,600 degrees).

Operations

University of Delaware has an endowment valued at nearly $1.93B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 209M (10.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Delaware had a total salary expenditure of 1.29B. University of Delaware employs 381 Associate professors, 381 Assistant professors and 360 Professors. Most academics at University of Delaware are Male Professor (223), Female Assistant professor (207), and Male Associate professor (197).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Delaware are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 758 employees, Management, with 671 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 611 employees.

Endowment

$1.93B

2024 Endowment

6.05%

growth from 2023

University of Delaware has an endowment valued at about $1.93B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Delaware grew 6.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.68B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Delaware (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$553M

2024 Salaries

6.54%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Delaware paid a median of $553M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.29B) and a 6.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.66% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$162M

Instructional Salaries

1,209

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Delaware paid a total of $162M to 1,209 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Delaware were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 758 employees, Management with 671 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 611 employees.

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