Tuition (in-state)$17,000
Student : faculty14:1
Acceptance64%
Enrollment24,000
Walk score70
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Education
| Programs | Chemical engineering, business, nursing, education, physical therapy |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 82% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $17,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,800 |
| Room and board | $14,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 14:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 82%
Location and walk score
70/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Main Street Newark
- White Clay Creek trails
- Brandywine Valley museums
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 4,000 |
|---|
- Lerner MBA
- Engineering MS and PhD
- Education
- Public Policy
- Physical Therapy DPT
- Marine Science
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$62,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesCareer Center; JPMorgan's Delaware campus employs thousands of graduates
Top employers of recent graduates
- JPMorgan Chase
- DuPont
- Deloitte
- Christiana Care
- Bank of America
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internship program
- Engineering co-op
- Delaware in DC
Alumni
| Living alumni | 200,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Joe Biden
- Chris Christie
- Joe Flacco
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | CAA |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Delaware Merit Scholarships$1,000 to full tuition · Deadline: Jan 15
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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