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University Of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by University Of Delaware is the Doctoral degree.
The school does not offer open admission. University Of Delaware admitted just 47% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 660. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Delaware is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 20,982 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at University Of Delaware. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Delaware values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Colonial Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 stateÆs 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."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
General Phone: (302) 831-2000
Admissions Phone: (302) 831-8123
Financial Aid Phone: (302) 831-8761
http://www.udel.edu
University Of Delaware awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 965 | English, political science, economics, history, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, sociology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 643 | marketing, business management, finance, accounting, operations management |
| Education And Teaching | 540 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, education, English teaching, history teaching, educational administration, music teaching, education courses, ... |
| Engineering | 285 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, operations research, environmental engineering, bioengineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 281 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Science | 265 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, entomology, oceanography, atmospheric sciences, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 220 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 207 | consumer economics, food and nutrition, family studies, public administration, social service professions, family and consumer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 172 | criminology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 136 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Media | 112 | communication studies |
| Hospitality | 90 | hospitality administration |
| Animal Science And Care | 82 | animal science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 82 | parks and recreation management, health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 74 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Construction Trades | 56 | apparel and textiles |
| Design | 45 | design and visual communication, fashion design |
| Mathematics | 42 | mathematics, statistics, mathematics and statistics, applied mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 41 | agriculture, agricultural management, agricultural economics, food science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 35 | plant sciences, landscaping, ornamental horticulture, pest management, soil science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 31 | wildlife management, natural resources management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 23 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 19 | music, voice, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | engineering technician |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Delaware in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,602 | 94 |
| Master's degree | 697 | 61 |
| Doctor's degree | 189 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Delaware had a total enrollment of 20,982 students (19,138 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 41% |
| New Jersey | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 14% |
| New York | 11% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
University Of Delaware offers campus housing for 7,127 of its 19,138 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,617 | 10,256 | 47% | 3,522 | 34% |
| Men | 8,906 | 4,191 | 47% | 1,444 | 34% |
| Women | 12,711 | 6,065 | 48% | 2,078 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (302) 831-8123
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,318 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,474 |
| Room and board | $ 6,824 |
| Room charge | $ 3,924 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Delaware participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 143100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (302) 831-8761
University Of Delaware has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 39 | $120,972 | 7 | $112,820 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $86,890 | 6 | $83,541 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $61,173 | 10 | $53,078 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $60,382 | 5 | $56,941 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 81 | $96,574 | 28 | $75,231 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 275 | $113,883 | 88 | $102,453 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 184 | $78,514 | 102 | $73,093 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 143 | $65,701 | 117 | $59,270 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $52,486 | 73 | $46,978 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 632 | $89,768 | 380 | $70,619 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 191 | 198 | 389 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 54 | 159 | 213 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Plant Sciences, General
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Geography
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Delaware Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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