Applying to UD

Acceptance RateSAT Median
65.00% 1,290
University of Delaware's acceptance rate is 65.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 37,690 students applied and 24,499 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UD.
UD's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 3 Delaware colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,290 and the ACT score is 29 at UD. UD's SAT score ranks 1st out of 2 Delaware colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UD, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Delaware is 65.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.00%. 15,180 men and 22,510 women applied to UD and 9,108 men and 15,307 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,639 men and 2,908 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UD.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UD
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants37,69015,18022,51000
Admitted24,4999,10815,30700
Enrolled4,6551,6392,90800
Acceptance Rate 65.00%60.00%68.00%--
Yield 19.00%18.00%19.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Delaware 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,089 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 136 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UD.
The median SAT score is 1,290 with 650 SAT EBRW and 640 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 610. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 590 .
The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 27 at UD. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 30.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Delaware are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UD
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total120012901360
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing610650680
SAT Math590640680
ACT Composite272931
ACT Math252729
ACT English273033
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Delaware 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UD. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Delaware.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UD Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of University of Delaware. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UD.
Admission Information for Applying to UD
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$75
Graduate Application Fees$75
Admission Informationwww.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org/explore/university-delaware
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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