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University of Delaware - Smith Hall
Pics taken during my parents' visit in May 2008. Smith Hall. This is where I usually work, but not this summer (HVAC renovation).

Photo by Mathieu Plourde. Used under Creative Commons

General Information

Address:

University of Delaware Newark, DE 19716

Control:

Public

Academic Calendar:

4-1-4

Religious Affiliation:

None

Founded:

1743

Web Site:

www.udel.edu

Main Phone:

(302) 831-2792

Admissions Phone:

(302) 831-8123

Student Body

Full-Time Undergraduates:

15,144

Part-Time Undergraduates:

2,174

Total Male Undergraduates:

7,384

Total Female Undergraduates:

9,934

Admissions

Overall Acceptance Rate:

45%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:

38%

Regular Acceptance Rate:

47%

Total Applicants:

22,208

Total Acceptances:

9,999

Freshman Enrollment:

3,458

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):

35%

Early Decision Available?

Yes

Early Action Available?

No

Early Decision Deadline:

November 1

Early Decision Notification:

December 15

Regular Decision Deadline:

January 15

Regular Decision Notification:

March 15

Must-Reply-By Date:

May 1

Applicants Placed on Waiting List:

3,038

Applicants Accepted from Waiting List:

1,271

Students Enrolled from Waiting List:

106

Transfer Applications Received:

1,846

Transfer Applications Accepted:

958

Transfer Students Enrolled:

582

Common Application Accepted?

Yes

Supplemental Forms?

Required

Admissions E-Mail:

admissions@udel.edu

Admissions Web Site:

www.udel.edu/admissions/viewbook/apply

SAT I or ACT Required?

Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):

1100–1280

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):

540–630

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):

560–650

SAT II:

Recommended but not required

Freshman Retention Rate:

89%

Top 10% of High School Class:

38%

Application Fee:

$60

Financial Information

In-State Tuition:

$7,318

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,474

Room and Board:

$6,824

Books and Supplies:

$800

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work-study, and other sources):

$9,923

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:

58%

Students Who Received Aid:

45%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:

March 15

Priority Filing:

February 1

Financial Aid Phone:

(302) 831-8761

Financial Aid E-Mail:

finaid@udel.edu

Financial Aid Web Site:

www.udel.edu/admissions/viewbook/finance