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Newark Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Newark

There are at least 4 colleges in Newark, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 27,992 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 23,383 full-time students, and a reported 7,077 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Newark; see particularly Wilmington colleges.

The largest schools here include University of Delaware and Delaware Technical & Community College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Delaware Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Newark is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Newark.

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Strayer University
Newark, Delaware

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master
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Newark Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Delaware Technical & Community College
400 Stanton-Christiana Rd
Newark, Delaware 19702

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, teacher education, criminal justice and police, marketing, kindergarten/preschool teaching, automobile mechanics, dental hygienist, radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,519 students, 4,570 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
70 Amstel Ave
Newark, Delaware 19711-7964

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 131 students, 97 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware 19716

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: English, psychology, elementary school teaching, marketing, registered nursing, finance, biology, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 20,342 students, 18,716 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,077 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-630. Math: 540-650. Writing: 530-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
New Castle Colleges14,8628,353 
Wilmington Colleges772,6643,028543

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