Newark, DE
The University of Delaware traces its roots to 1743, when it began as a private academy called Newark College; the school was later renamed Delaware College before officially becoming the University of Delaware in 1921. The university describes itself as one of the oldest universities in the United States, with a main campus in Newark and additional locations in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, and Lewes.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on University of Delaware's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $26,730 more per year in tuition and fees (2.5x the in-state rate).
Business, engineering, music, nursing and Honors College students pay an extra charge.
Tuition & fees are University of Delaware's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Delaware takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Delaware's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Delaware weighs your application
From University of Delaware's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Delaware weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Delaware look for in applicants?
Per University of Delaware's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates state residency, academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Delaware's acceptance rate?
University of Delaware in Newark, DE admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Delaware?
Admitted students at University of Delaware typically score between 1190–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Delaware?
Admitted students at University of Delaware typically score between 28–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Delaware cost?
University of Delaware's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,952 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Delaware offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Delaware takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Delaware?
For 2026-27, University of Delaware's tuition and required fees are $45,020 for out-of-state students and $18,290 for in-state students -- $26,730 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Delaware?
University of Delaware's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Delaware require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Delaware doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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