Good

Score: 68/100

University of Delaware

4-Year Public

📍 Newark, Delaware 19716

🌐 www.udel.edu/

Outcomes

87/100

Affordability

48/100

Resources

C+

64/100

Experience

82/100

Prestige

C+

59/100

Quick Stats

24,221

Total Enrollment

79%

Graduation Rate

90%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

65%

Acceptance Rate

$17,716

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Delaware ▼

3% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 654 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

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🏆 Where University of Delaware Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Operations Management and Supervision

of 48 schools

General Studies

of 100 schools

#10

Public Health Education and Promotion

of 44 schools

#18

Management Information Systems, General

of 97 schools

#26

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,040	$37,680
Room	$8,568
Board	$6,270
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$33,718	$57,358

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

18%

Receive Pell Grants

57%

Take Out Loans

$17,716

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,354
$30,001 - $48,000	$10,573
$48,001 - $75,000	$12,857
$75,001 - $110,000	$18,508
$110,001+	$25,310

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Finance, General 316 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 245 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 221 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 206 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 202 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 189 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 178 grads/yr General Studies 178 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 166 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 157 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 142 grads/yr Chemical Engineering 128 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 127 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 118 grads/yr Public Health Education and Promotion 115 grads/yr Accounting 111 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 110 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 109 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 107 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 102 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Delaware's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Financial managers

$162k/yr 868,600 jobs

Financial risk specialists

$106k/yr 60,500 jobs

General and operations managers

$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs

Personal financial advisors

$102k/yr 326,000 jobs

Financial and investment analysts

$101k/yr 368,500 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Budget analysts

$88k/yr 50,400 jobs

Student Demographics

24,221

Total Students

58%

Women

95%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%

Hispanic 9%

Black 6%

Asian 5%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 75%

Off-Campus (Renters) 3%

With Family 22%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~654 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 59%

Hybrid (Some Online) 34%

Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%

25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Delaware?

University of Delaware has an acceptance rate of 65%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Delaware?

Tuition at University of Delaware is $14,040 for in-state students and $37,680 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,716.

What is the graduation rate at University of Delaware?

The graduation rate at University of Delaware is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of Delaware a good school?

University of Delaware has a Repit College Score of 68/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Delaware?

University of Delaware has a total enrollment of 24,221 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near University of Delaware?

Yes! Approximately 3% of students at University of Delaware live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 654 students who need rental housing near campus.

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