University of Delaware
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state Delaware residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $64,000 within 10 years; strong 79% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Delaware is a public institution located in Newark, Delaware with approximately 18,812 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Delaware has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,931 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $64,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Delaware is a privately governed, state-assisted land-grant research university in Newark, Delaware, United States. UD offers 4 associate programs, 163 bachelor's programs, 136 master's programs, and 64 doctoral programs across its ten colleges and schools. The main campus is in Newark, with satellite campuses in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes, and Georgetown. With 24,221 students as of fall 2023, UD is the largest university in Delaware by enrollment.
This is a strong option for students who want a large, well-resourced state university at a reasonable price — the $16,931 average net cost and relatively low $21,000 median debt make it one of the more financially sensible choices in the Mid-Atlantic. The 90% freshman retention rate signals that students are generally happy once they arrive, and median earnings of $64,000 a decade out suggest solid career outcomes. Worth considering if you want access to 163 bachelor's programs and a true research university experience without the price tag of a private school, though the 65% acceptance rate means it's not particularly selective, so ambitious students should think carefully about fit and academic challenge.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (18,812 undergraduates).
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