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The University of Delaware, or UD, is the largest university in the state of Delaware, United StateS. The main campus is located in Newark with satellite campuses in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes, and Georgetown. In 2008, UD was ranked 20th in the in-state category of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's list of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges. UD offers various degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletic teams of University of Delaware are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens, and their mascot is named “YoUDee”. UD is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
University Of Delaware is located in Newark, DE (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by University Of Delaware is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
University Of Delaware does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 660.
University Of Delaware has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
University Of Delaware had 20,342 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
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 Colonial Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
General Phone: (302) 831-2000
http://www.udel.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,114 | general studies, English, political science, history, economics, foreign language and literature, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 650 | finance, business management, marketing, accounting, management science, operations management, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 498 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, urban education, educational administration, education, history teaching, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 315 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, operations research, ocean engineering |
| Science | 283 | biology, chemistry courses, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, marine biology, geology, entomology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 204 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 195 | exercise science, dietitian, health and physical education, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, nutrition sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 191 | registered nursing |
| Media | 167 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 139 | criminology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 112 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Hospitality | 111 | hotel management, hospitality administration |
| Family and Social Work | 111 | public administration, human services, family and community services, food and related services, consumer economics, family studies, social service professions, human nutrition |
| Construction Trades | 69 | apparel and textiles |
| Fine Arts | 64 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Animal Science and Care | 60 | animal science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 55 | wildlife management, environmental science, natural resources management, natural resource economics |
| Mathematics | 49 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 34 | agriculture, agricultural management, food science, various food science courses |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 33 | landscaping, plant sciences, pest management, various plant science courses |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 27 | music, music performance, piano, voice, music theory and composition |
| Religion and Philosophy | 27 | philosophy |
| Design | 21 | fashion design |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | engineering technology, engineering technician |
| Medicine | 8 | health professions |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Delaware in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,500 | 103 |
| Master's degree | 695 | 64 |
| Doctor's degree | 208 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 188 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Delaware had a total enrollment of 20,342 students (18,772 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of Delaware offers campus housing for 7,211 of its 18,772 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Delaware Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22,646 | 13,135 | 58% | 3,861 | 29% |
| Men | 9,279 | 5,442 | 59% | 1,636 | 30% |
| Women | 13,367 | 7,693 | 58% | 2,225 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,646 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,126 |
| Room and board | $ 8,478 |
| Room charge | $ 5,128 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| 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)
University Of Delaware has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 472 | 196 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 99 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 115 | 151 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 35 | $141,689 | 6 | $136,963 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $106,641 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $85,069 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $56,683 | 5 | $64,907 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 66 | $119,361 | 14 | $99,255 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 251 | $133,532 | 90 | $117,181 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 198 | $88,797 | 111 | $83,488 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 144 | $76,164 | 146 | $71,482 |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $60,779 | 70 | $57,267 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 620 | $102,753 | 417 | $82,155 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 239 | 200 | 439 |
| Football | 90 | 15 | 105 |
| Track | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 78 | 164 | 242 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
Food Science and Technology, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Urban Education and Leadership
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Operations Research
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Family and Community Services
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Human Services, 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
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Plant Sciences, General
Plant Sciences, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
General Studies
Geography
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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