First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: udel.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Delaware course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 CISC 166DE Computer Science Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 102 Human Geography | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 AFRA 166DE Africana Studies Elective | |
| Art 2-D Design | 3 | 3 ART 166DE Art Elective | |
| Art 3-D Design | 3 | 3 ART 166DE Art Elective | |
| Art Studio-Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 166DE Art Elective | |
| Calculus AB or BC Subscore | 5 | 4 MATH 241 * Analytic Geometry and Calculus A | |
| Govt and Politics: Comprtv | 5 | 3 POSC 270 Introduction to Comparative Politics |
Show all 12 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 CISC 166DE Computer Science Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 102 Human Geography | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 AFRA 166DE Africana Studies Elective | |
| Art 2-D Design | 3 | 3 ART 166DE Art Elective | |
| Art 3-D Design | 3 | 3 ART 166DE Art Elective | |
| Art Studio-Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 166DE Art Elective | |
| Calculus AB or BC Subscore | 5 | 4 MATH 241 * Analytic Geometry and Calculus A | |
| Govt and Politics: Comprtv | 5 | 3 POSC 270 Introduction to Comparative Politics | |
| Govt and Politics: U.S | 5 | 3 POSC 150 Introduction to American Politics | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 LATN 201 Intermediate Latin Prose | |
| Research | 3 | 3 UNIV 166T * University Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 UNIV 166T * University Elective (see below) |
Source: udel.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 277 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 213 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 183 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 170 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 158 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 154 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 145 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 124 |
Show the other 115 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 124 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 122 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 111 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 107 |
| Political Science and Government | 97 |
| Management Information Systems | 93 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 89 |
| Criminology | 85 |
| Chemical Engineering | 82 |
| Accounting | 74 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 68 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 62 |
| Business Administration and Management | 61 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Cognitive Science | 60 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 56 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 54 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 53 |
| Human Services | 48 |
| English Language and Literature | 41 |
| Neuroscience | 40 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 38 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 37 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 36 |
| History | 35 |
| Environmental Science | 35 |
| Business Analytics | 34 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 34 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 31 |
| Construction Engineering | 31 |
| Economics | 31 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 31 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 30 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Animal Sciences | 27 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 26 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 25 |
| Music Teacher Education | 24 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 24 |
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 22 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 21 |
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 19 |
| Biotechnology | 19 |
| Environmental Studies | 18 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 17 |
| Computer Engineering | 16 |
| Mathematics | 16 |
| Materials Science | 15 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 14 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 14 |
| Physiology | 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 13 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| Agriculture | 11 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 11 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 11 |
| Art/Art Studies | 11 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 10 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 10 |
| History Teacher Education | 10 |
| Actuarial Science | 9 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 8 |
| Plant Sciences | 8 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 |
| Food Science | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 7 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Music | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| Landscape Architecture | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 6 |
| Linguistics | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 6 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 5 |
| Economics, Other | 5 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| Entomology | 4 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 4 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 3 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Voice and Opera | 3 |
| Music, Other | 2 |
| Computational Biology | 2 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 |
| Physics, Other | 1 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of Delaware ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #14 for Management information systemsof 50 colleges
- #16 for Hospitality managementof 50 colleges
- #18 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
- #21 for Medical laboratory scienceof 50 colleges
- #24 for International businessof 50 colleges
- #25 for Pre-physician assistantof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
20% of men in fraternities · 25% of women in sororities · 23% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
New Castle (ILG)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.2 of 20
Elevation
125 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
20.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
33 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,520 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Goldey-Beacom College5 mi
- Wilmington University9 mi
- Lincoln University13 mi
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania21 mi
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania21 mi
- Neumann University21 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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