What is University of Delaware's acceptance rate?

University of Delaware admitted 27,517 of 39,742 first-year applicants for 2024-25, an acceptance rate of 69.2%, according to its Common Data Set.

Does University of Delaware have early decision?

No. University of Delaware does not offer early decision, per its 2024-25 Common Data Set.

What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?

The middle 50% of University of Delaware's enrolled first-years scored 1220–1370 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.

How many students get off University of Delaware's waitlist?

University of Delaware offered 3,417 students a waitlist spot and admitted 2,087 from it (61.1% of those who stayed on).

How much does University of Delaware cost?

Tuition is $15,280 in-state, plus $15,974 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $15,929.

What is University of Delaware's graduation rate?

82.6% of students graduate within six years.

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University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024-25

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Acceptance rate

69.2%

27,517 of 39,742

Early decision rate

No ED

SAT middle 50%

1220–1370

ACT middle 50%

28–32

Who got into University of Delaware: GPA and SAT of reported applicants

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GPA and SAT of 40 reported applicants, accepted vs. rejected.

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Admissions

AppliedC1	39,742
AdmittedC1	27,517
EnrolledC1	4,075
YieldC1	14.8%
Early decisionC21	Not offered
Early actionC22	Offered, counts not reported

Waitlist

Offered a placeC2	3,417
Accepted a placeC2	—
Admitted from waitlistC2	2,087
Odds if you stay on the listC2	—

Test scores and GPA

Submitted SATC9	19.1%
Submitted ACTC9	2.8%
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9	610–700
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9	590–690
Average high school GPAC12	3.98
GPA of 4.0C11	51%
GPA 3.75–3.99C11	22%
GPA 3.50–3.74C11	20%
GPA below 3.50C11	10%

Cost and financial aid

Tuition, in-stateG1	$15,280
Tuition, out-of-stateG1	$40,840
Required feesG1	$2,380
Food and housingG1	$15,974
Need fully met (first-years)H2	16.2%
Average % of need metH2	64.3%
Average need-based packageH2	$20,474
Average need-based grantH2	$15,929

What admissions looks at

Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
Recommendation(s)Important
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni/ae relationNot considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyVery important
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Level of applicant's interestConsidered

From item C7.

Outcomes

UndergraduatesB1	19,287
First-year retentionB22	92%
4-year graduation rateB	—
6-year graduation rateB	82.6%

Notes on this filing

Filing is the 2024-25 CDS; the G1 instructions text says 2025-26 while the heading says 2024-25. Costs are used as printed.
Aid items H1/H2 are marked 2023-24 Final, not 2024-25; aid figures are for 2023-24.
Graduation rates use the Fall 2018 cohort (most recent in B4-B11). Six-year rate 82.63 is printed. Four-year rate is not printed, so it is null.
pct_with_need_awarded_aid is not printed in H2 and was not computed, so it is null.
pct_need_fully_met = H2 line h (405) / line d (2495) x 100, rounded to one decimal.
B1 total all undergraduates is 19287 in the table; the note states 19,071 (18,332 Newark plus 739 Associate in Arts). Table figure used.
B22 retention: original cohort 92.00 used; revised cohort 91.96 also printed.
C2: waitlist 'accepted a place' count is blank, so null. Offered (3417) and admitted (2087) are as printed.
C1 gender sums: applied men 15747 + women 23994 = 39741 vs printed total 39742; admits 10155 + 17361 = 27516 vs printed 27517. Printed totals used.
C21: no early decision plan; C22: early action offered, but no early action application or admit counts were reported.
C7: 'Very Important' column read as very_important, etc.; no factors marked not considered except alumni relation and religious affiliation.

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University of Delaware admissions FAQ

What is University of Delaware's acceptance rate?: University of Delaware admitted 27,517 of 39,742 first-year applicants for 2024-25, an acceptance rate of 69.2%, according to its Common Data Set.
Does University of Delaware have early decision?: No. University of Delaware does not offer early decision, per its 2024-25 Common Data Set.
What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?: The middle 50% of University of Delaware's enrolled first-years scored 1220–1370 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
How many students get off University of Delaware's waitlist?: University of Delaware offered 3,417 students a waitlist spot and admitted 2,087 from it (61.1% of those who stayed on).
How much does University of Delaware cost?: Tuition is $15,280 in-state, plus $15,974 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $15,929.
What is University of Delaware's graduation rate?: 82.6% of students graduate within six years.

Source: University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024-25 . “—” means the college left the item blank.