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University of Delaware

46 E Delaware Ave, Newark, DE 19716

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South Green at the University of Delaware
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University of Delaware School Description

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 states 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.

The University of Delaware exists to cultivate learning, develop knowledge and foster the free exchange of ideas. State-assisted yet privately governed, the University has a strong tradition of distinguished scholarship, research, teaching and service that is grounded in a commitment to increasing and disseminating scientific, humanistic and social knowledge for the benefit of the larger society. Founded in 1743 and chartered by the state in 1833, the University of Delaware today is a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant and urban-grant university.

The University of Delaware has a great tradition of excellence, from our founding as a small private academy in 1743, to the research-intensive, technologically advanced institution of today.

School Website: University of Delaware

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University of Delaware

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of Delaware (UD) is the largest university in the U.S. state of Delaware. The main campus is located in Newark, with satellite campuses in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes and Georgetown. It is medium-sized — approximately 16,000 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate students. Although UD receives public funding for being a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant and urban-grant state-supported research institution, it is also privately chartered. At present, the school's endowment is valued at about $1.3975 billion US. The University of Delaware is ranked 71st by US News in the category of "Best National Universities." In 2008, UD was ranked No. 20 in the in-state category of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's list of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.

The school from which the university grew was founded in 1743, making it one of the oldest in the nation. However, the University of Delaware was not chartered as an institution of higher learning until 1833. Its original class of 10 students included George Read, Thomas McKean, and James Smith, all three of whom would go on to sign the Declaration of Independence.

The school has, among others, engineering, science, business, education, urban affairs and public policy, public administration and agriculture programs, as well as programs in history, chemical engineering, chemistry and biochemistry, drawing as it does from the historically strong presence of the nation's chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the state of Delaware. In 2006, UD's engineering program was ranked number 10 in the nation by The Princeton Review. It is one of only four schools in North America with a major in art conservation.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Fightin' Blue Hens
Nickname:
Udel

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
17,548
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$19,400
Students Receiving Aid:
69%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$60 60
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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University of Delaware Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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University of Delaware Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 82%
Other 5%
African-American 5%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 63%
In-State 37%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Delaware 37%
New Jersey 21%
New York 12%
Pennsylvania 10%
Maryland 7%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 37%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
Basketball (Colonial Athletic Association)
Baseball (Colonial Athletic Association)
Track (Colonial Athletic Association)

University of Delaware Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $8,150 $19,400  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $7,340 $18,590  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $810 $810  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $2,969 8%  
State and Local Grants:
 $3,263 10%  
Institutional Grants:
 $5,512 48%  
Student Loans:
 $3,067 40%  
Any Aid:
   69%  

University of Delaware Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 59% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 540
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 650

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Delaware

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Trasheep
Trasheep

Question: University of Delaware?

I may be going to graduate school in Delaware and I looking for some information regarding safety of the campus and it's surrounding area? Thanks!
40 months ago
Silver_Stars
Silve...

Best Answer

UD is in Newark, which is a pretty big party town, but there's some really nice areas a little ways away from campus that would be quieter. My co-worker's son attends UD as an undergrad and he really likes it. Downtown Newark is nice - lots of cute shops and restaurants. There's a sizeable Hispanic population in the area due to all the farmlands, so the Mexican / Hispanic shops and restaurants are a little better and more authentic than most. The Christiana Mall isn't far, and there are loads of strip malls for tax free shopping. You'll have to drive a little bit for chain stores like Wal-Mart and Target, but they are filling in little by little. The Hockessin / Pike Creek area might be a good place to live. It's right between downtown Newark and downtown Wilmington, and it's a really quiet, residential area with more townhouses than apartments. The area is close to major highways, especially 95, which makes traveling easier. We're also not far from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and Washington DC is a relatively easy drive. Lancaster is about an hour away as well. Amtrak has a nice station in Wilmington and the train service is pretty reliable. These websites should give you plenty of information: http://www.cityofnewarkde.us/ http://diningonmainst.blogspot.com/ http://localinternet.com/city_info/de_newark/index.asp Please let me know if you are looking for specific information and / or recommendations!
Josh
Josh

Question: What's ur opinion on the university of delaware? ( people who go there or used to go there only please)?

I wanna know if it's a school that's worth applying to because i'm not gonna get a chance to visit it this summer.
47 months ago
Kuji
Kuji

Best Answer

I'm not a student or former student but I lived in Newark, DE (home of UD) for several years. My impression is that it is a good school, not the best but solid. It's easy to fall into partying there so it might not be the school for you if you are concerned about your ability to focus on your studies. It definitely has a big school mentality so if you're looking for small classes and a homey touch, look elsewhere. It's nicely located if you like to visit the cities but not live there and it's easy to go home for an occasional weekend.
Aubree
Aubree

Question: Is there a train that goes from New Jersey to Delaware (vice versa)?

For instance.. University of Delaware to home (Central New Jersey) Thank you all for your answers. I just visited Amtrak.com and searched for a fare. It's $56.00 for a round-trip. The thing is, I'm interested in attending the University of Delaware next year, but I'm also uneasy with the idea of being too far away to visit my family at least every other week. So.. I don't know if I'd be able to put forth $112.00 per month (I wish I could). Is there anything cheaper (bus, etc.) that anyone would know about? I'm desperate!
48 months ago
tgva325
tgva325

Best Answer

Well, NJT trains run to Newark, NJ and from there you can take Amtrak Regional trains to Newark, Delaware or NJT to Trenton and SEPTA trains from Trenton to Philadelphia and Philadelphia to Newark (nearest station near the Delaware University, there are buses from the station). http://www.septa.com/maps/click_map/newark.html I don´t know where exactly you are, so I can´t help more!

Photos

  • South Green at the University of Delaware
    South Green at the University of Delaware [source]
  • Magnolia Circle with Memorial Hall in the background
    Magnolia Circle with Memorial Hall in the background [source]
  • The University of Delaware mall ("The Green")
    The University of Delaware mall ("The Green") [source]
  • Gore Hall
    Gore Hall [source]
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  • Student Residences on the South Green
    Student Residences on the South Green [source]
  • DuPont Hall on the Central Green
    DuPont Hall on the Central Green [source]
  • Image:UDEL logo.png
    Image:UDEL logo.png [source]

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  • UD Admissions Campus Tour - 18) Thompson Hall
  • UD Admissions Campus Tour - Meet Your Tour Guides
  • UD Admissions Campus Tour - 2) International Studies
  • theU.com - U. of Delaware: "Intro"
  • UD Admissions Campus Tour - 3) College of Arts and Sciences
  • UD Admissions Campus Tour - 20) Mentor Circle
  • UD Admissions Campus Tour - 4) Center for the Arts
  • theU.com - U. of Delaware: "The Scene"

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