Getting in
For Fall 2025, 40,943 first-year students applied to Delaware, 29,745 were admitted and 4,585 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 72.6%.
Source: UD Facts & Figures 2025-2026, First-Year Admissions (opens in a new tab), Facts & Figures 2025-2026, First-time First-year Admissions Activity, Fall 2025: the 40,943 who applied to the Newark campus; 29,617 of them admitted to Newark plus 128 admitted to Newark from the Associate in Arts pool, and the 4,568 + 17 who enrolled (the Common Data Set's Newark definition). Read Oct 11, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2024
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 4,119 | 2,913 | 70.7% |
| Out-of-state | 33,360 | 23,364 | 70% |
| International | 2,263 | 1,240 | 54.8% |
Source: UD Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UD's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: UD Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. UD has no early decision plan. Its early action plan is not restrictive, and the Common Data Set does not report how many applied or were admitted early, so it gives no early acceptance rate.
Source: UD Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to UD with a major in mind. Some programs ask for more:
- Nursing. A December 1 deadline: completed applications and materials must be in by 11:59 p.m. that day. Nursing decisions come by February 15.
- School of Music. An audition. Admissions emails you the audition request form, so apply early for the widest choice of dates. The priority deadline is December 1.
- Engineering, computer science and most business majors. Precalculus, taken and passed in high school by graduation. Without it you are not considered for the major. Entrepreneurship, Economics (B.A.), Hospitality and Event Experience Management and Sport Management do not need it.
- Honors College. Apply early action and send every application material by November 1. Every early action applicant is considered, and invitations come in late January.
If space runs out in your major, or your application does not meet its requirements, UD may admit you to University Studies, its undeclared major.
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Freshmen Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
153 majors across 8 schools. Every bachelor's major UD lists on its college and admissions program pages, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree where the page names one. Minors, certificates, associate degrees and graduate programs are left out.
College of Arts and Sciences80
- Actuarial Sciences (BS)
- Africana Studies (BA)
- Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Anthropology Education (BA)
- Applied Mathematics (BS)
- Applied Music (BM)
- Applied Physics (BS)
- Art (BA)
- Art Conservation (BA)
- Art History (BA)
- Art History/Language Studies (BA)
- Asian Studies (BA)
- Astronomy (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biological Sciences (BA)
- Biological Sciences (BS)
- Biological Sciences Education (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry Education (BA)
- Chinese Education (BA)
- Chinese Studies (BA)
- Cognitive Science (BS)
- Communication (BA)
- Comparative Literature (BA)
- Criminal Justice (BA)
- Dance (BA)
- English (BA)
- English Education (BA)
- European Studies (BA)
- Fashion Design and Product Innovation (BS)
- Fashion Merchandising and Management (BS)
- Fine Arts (BFA)
- French Education (BA)
- French Studies (BA)
- Game Studies and Esports (BA)
- German Education (BA)
- German Studies (BA)
- Global Studies (BA)
- History (BA)
- History (Social Studies) Education (BA)
- International Relations (BA)
- Italian Education (BA)
- Italian Studies (BA)
- Japanese Studies (BA)
- Jazz and Improvisation (BM)
- Latin American & Iberian Studies (BA)
- Latin Education (BA)
- Liberal Studies (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Mathematics Education (BA)
- Mathematics Education (BS)
- Mathematics and Data Science (BS)
- Mathematics and Economics (BS)
- Music (BA)
- Music Composition (BM)
- Music Education (BM)
- Music History and Literature (BM)
- Music Theory (BM)
- Neuroscience (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Physics Education (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Political Science Education (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology Education (BA)
- Russian Studies (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Sociology Education (BA)
- Spanish Education (BA)
- Spanish Studies (BA)
- Theatre Studies (BA)
- Three Languages (BA)
- Visual Communications (BFA)
- Women and Gender Studies (BA)
Source: UD College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics19
- Accounting (B.S.)
- Business analytics (B.S.)
- Computer science and business (B.S.)Listed by Lerner as an honors program
- Economics (B.A.)
- Economics (B.S.)
- Economics education (B.A.)
- Entrepreneurship (B.S.)
- Finance (B.S.)
- Financial planning and wealth management (B.S.)
- Fintech (B.S.)
- Global business (B.S.)
- Hospitality and event business management (B.S.)
- Hospitality industry management (B.S.)
- Human Resource Management (B.S.)
- Management (B.S.)
- Management information systems (B.S.)
- Marketing (B.S.)
- Operations management (B.S.)
- Sport management (B.S.)
Source: UD Lerner College, Undergraduate Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources14
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Animal Biosciences
- Animal Science
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Food Science
- Food and Agribusiness Marketing
- Insect Ecology and Conservation
- Landscape Architecture
- Plant Science
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Sports Performance Analytics
- Statistics
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Major Finder (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment9
- Earth Science Education
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- GIScience and Environmental Data Analytics
- Geography
- Geography Education
- Marine Science
- Meteorology and Climate Science
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Major Finder (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education and Human Development4
- Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary and Middle School Teacher Education
- Human Relations Administration
- Human Services
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Major Finder (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering13
- Artificial Intelligence Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering and Management
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Systems
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Major Finder (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health Sciences13
- Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Health Behavior Science
- Human Physiology
- Integrated Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Medical Diagnostics
- Medical Diagnostics-Pre Physician Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition and Medical Sciences
- Public Health
- Sports Health
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Major Finder (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration1
- Civic Leadership and Policy Studies
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Major Finder (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early action | November 1 | By January 31 | No |
| Nursing | December 1 | By February 15 | No |
| Regular admission (priority) | January 15 | By mid-March | No |
The application opens August 1 and the fee is $75. November 1 is also the Honors College deadline; it does not apply to nursing or School of Music applicants, whose priority deadline is December 1. Applications sent after 11:59 p.m. on November 1 are read as space allows. To be reviewed for merit awards, apply by January 15 (by November 1 for the Honors College). UD does not interview.
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Freshmen Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
UD is test-optional: you choose on the application whether your SAT or ACT scores are considered, and leaving them out does not count against you. If you send them, UD superscores the SAT and takes your highest ACT composite. You can enter your own scores on the application instead of sending official reports. Merit awards and the Honors College are open with or without scores.
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Freshmen Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The 2024-2025 Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required, but considered if submitted, with scores due by January 15.
Source: UD Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Delaware's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UD Undergraduate Admissions, Freshmen Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Delaware, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,740 | $42,470 |
| Mandatory fees | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Housing (standard, on campus) | $9,286 | $9,286 |
| Food (standard meal plan) | $7,328 | $7,328 |
| Books, supplies, course materials and equipment | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Personal expenses | $1,942 | $1,942 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Loan fees | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $39,154 | $65,884 |
For a full-time undergraduate on the Newark campus, fall and spring. Business, engineering, music, honors and nursing students pay an added differential charge.
Source: UD Student Financial Services, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,901 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,099 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,225 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,401 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,580 |
| All incomes | $17,799 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UD's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Delaware on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC · Public77.8% admitted$15,435 average net price
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD · Public74% admitted$16,467 average net price
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Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA · Public79.4% admitted$15,048 average net price
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL · Public60.9% admitted$9,288 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.