The University of Delaware has grown from its founding as a small private academy in 1743 to a major university. As one of the oldest land-grant institutions, as well as a sea-grant, space-grant and urban-grant institution, Delaware offers an impressive collection of educational resources. Undergraduates may choose to major in any one or more of over 100 academic majors. The University's distinguished faculty includes internationally known scientists, authors and teachers, who are committed to continuing the University of Delaware's tradition in providing one of the highest quality undergraduate educations available.
The University enrolls over 16,000 undergraduates and nearly 3,000 graduate students. As a state-assisted, privately controlled institution, the University seeks to enroll students from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of geographic regions. Currently, 60 percent of Newark campus undergraduates are nonresidents who represent nearly every state and several foreign countries. The University of Delaware is strongly committed to enrolling and retaining minority students.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition : $15,990
Room : $3,668
Board : $2,790
Health Service Fee : $362
Comprehensive Student Fee : $128
Student Center Fee : $160
[ TOTAL $23,098 ]
Scholarships
The University of Delaware offers an unusually larger number of academic scholarships. For the Class of 2008, roughly one-quarter of the students who were offered freshman admission were also offered an academic scholarship that was based solely on academic merit without regard to financial need. Amounts ranged from $1,000 per year for four years all the way up to full scholarships. Most scholarships awarded were in the range of $2,000 to $4,000 per year. The University is also a sponsor of National Merit and National Achievement Scholars.
