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University of Delaware: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Delaware admits about 70.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1190–1370 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 24–30 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 70.6%
SAT range 1190-1370
Net price $16,337
Graduation rate 78.3%

University of Delaware At a Glance

LocationNewark, Delaware
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment19,071
Acceptance Rate70.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)600-690
SAT Range (Math)590-680
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1190-1370
Average SAT (Combined)1292
ACT Range28-32
Average Net Price$16,337/yr
Tuition (In-State)$17,660/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$43,220/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate78.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate92%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$83,800
Median Debt at Completion$25,000

How University of Delaware Compares

University of Delaware is more selective than about 64% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 19,071 students, it is larger than about 60% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of South Alabama Mobile, AL — 71% acceptance Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL — 70% acceptance James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA — 72% acceptance Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA — 69% acceptance University of Memphis Memphis, TN — 72% acceptance University at Albany Albany, NY — 69% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Delaware's acceptance rate?

University of Delaware's acceptance rate is about 70.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?

Admitted students at University of Delaware typically report a combined SAT score between 1190 and 1370 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Delaware require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Delaware's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Delaware?

The average net price reported for University of Delaware is $16,337 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Delaware's official site.