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University of Delaware (UD)
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- Newark, DE 19716
- OPEID College Code: 00143100
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- General Phone: (302) 831-2000
- President: Patrick T. Harker
- Website: www.udel.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 20,342
- College Alias: UD
- College Mascot: Blue Hens

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UD Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.udel.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | - | - |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,807 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UD Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 69%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 7% | 9% | 34% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,035 | $3,092 | $3,400 | $5,487 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 42 | 41 | 37 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,821 | 2,691 | 2,713 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,150 | $7,740 | $7,318 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,400 | $18,450 | $17,474 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,948 | $7,366 | $6,824 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,948 | $7,366 | $6,824 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,398 | $17,406 | $16,442 |
| Out of State | $29,648 | $28,116 | $26,598 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,398 | $17,406 | $16,442 |
| Out of State | $29,648 | $28,116 | $26,598 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,450 | $10,040 | $9,618 |
| Out of State | $21,700 | $20,750 | $19,774 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 20,342 Undergraduate: 16,937 Graduate: 3,405
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,762 Female: 11,580
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,164 Female: 9,773
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,598 Female: 1,807
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 17,679 Part-Time: 2,663
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,165 Part-Time: 1,772
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,514 Part-Time: 891
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,068 | 5% |
| American Indian | 66 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,155 | 6% |
| Asian | 846 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 893 | 4% |
| White | 15,678 | 77% |
| Unknown | 636 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 57 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,024 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,913 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,553 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,788 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 773 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 429 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 451 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 297 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 57 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,004 | 3,784 | 220 |
| Faculty Status | 1,218 | 1,186 | 32 |
| Tenured Faculty | 732 | 729 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,611 | - | 1,611 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,149 | 1,117 | 32 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,149 | 1,117 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 389 | 379 | 10 |
| Other Professionals | 1,065 | 971 | 94 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,401 | 1,317 | 84 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 673 | 610 | 63 |
| Skilled Crafts | 145 | 145 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 445 | 435 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,211 (1,031) | $98,723 (612) | $77,779 (419) |
| Professor | $125,605 (336) | $129,099 (250) | $115,448 (86) |
| Associate Professor | $83,570 (302) | $84,892 (194) | $81,195 (108) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,977 (285) | $72,126 (138) | $66,021 (147) |
| Instructor | $54,705 (108) | $57,377 (30) | $53,677 (78) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $111,469 (86) | $114,330 (69) | $99,857 (17) |
| Professor | $133,971 (42) | $134,420 (36) | $131,276 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $102,262 (20) | $105,096 (18) | $76,758 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,736 (13) | $83,148 (10) | $107,361 (3) |
| Instructor | $70,285 (10) | $67,136 (4) | $72,385 (6) |
| Lecturer | $57,907 (1) | $57,907 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,288 (1,117) | $98,198 (681) | $77,932 (436) |
| Professor | $123,829 (378) | $126,693 (286) | $114,924 (92) |
| Associate Professor | $83,576 (322) | $84,985 (212) | $80,860 (110) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,135 (298) | $71,849 (148) | $66,457 (150) |
| Instructor | $54,942 (118) | $57,089 (34) | $54,073 (84) |
| Lecturer | $47,380 (1) | $47,380 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,473,347 | $4,102,133 | $3,371,214 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 719 | 373 | 346 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 595 | 309 | 286 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 248 | 114 | 134 |
| Field Hocky | 28 | - | 28 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 80 | 49 | 31 |
| Rowing | 45 | - | 45 |
| Soccer | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 59 | 29 | 30 |
| Tennis | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $83,858 | $65,351 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,624 | $18,283 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 69 | 36 | 33 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 78% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 55% |
| Black | 66% |
| Asian | 74% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 79% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 64% |
| 5 Years | 76% |
| 6 Years | 78% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 22 | 22 |
| Liquor Related | 107 | 121 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 20 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 36 | 57 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | - | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 5 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 26 | 41 |
| Arson | - | 4 |
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