University of Delaware, DE
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Delaware Rankings
Affordability72
Selectivity64
Retention78
Graduation73
Earnings67
Diversity42
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Delaware
93%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education6%
Engineering10%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Delaware
66%
Admission Rate
625
Median SAT Math
630
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)570–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Delaware
$14K
In-State Tuition
$34K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $17K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Delaware
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
80%
Repayment Rate
$256
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 14% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 50% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $21K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 78% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 83% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Delaware
90%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
82%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 72% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 82% | 61% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 83% | 60% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 81% | 44% | 53% |
| Black | 71% | 28% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 38% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 50% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 88% | 48% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 72% | 30% | 44% |
| Other race | 70% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Delaware
96%
Employment Rate
$47K
Median Salary
$31K
25 Pctl Salary
$64K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $15K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $31K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $47K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $64K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $73K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $47K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $57K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Delaware
19,060
Undergraduates
90%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
4,164
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 71% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 50% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
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