The University of Delaware is a state-assisted, privately controlled institution of higher education with an established reputation for excellence in its academic programs. One of three publicly funded institutions in Delaware, it is the state’s only comprehensive land-, sea-, space-, and urban-grant university, offering over two hundred programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. The University stands for excellence in the education of its undergraduate and graduate students, in scholarship, and in service to the state and to the community. The faculty is expected to excel both in the discovery and conveyance of knowledge, as well as in public service.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
540
630
SAT Math
560
660
SAT Writing
540
640
ACT Composite
23
28
ACT English
23
28
ACT Math
23
28
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$7,318
$7,740
$8,150
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$17,474
$18,450
$19,400
Books and supplies
$800
$800
$800
Room and board (on campus)
$6,824
$7,366
$7,948
Room and board (off campus)
$6,824
$7,366
$7,948
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (302) 831-8761
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 69%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,092
State/Local Grants: $3,400
Institutional Grants: $5,487
Student Loans: $3,035
