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Newark, DE · New Castle, DE
| University of Delaware | Wilmington University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,799/yr | $15,644/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,901/yr | $15,500/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,572 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,099/yr | $15,920/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,225/yr | $16,623/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,401/yr | $19,644/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,580/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $261/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,386/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,674/yr | $12,120/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,000/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $30,952/yr | $19,644/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,810/yr | $12,630/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,400/yr | $12,630/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1190–1370 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1292 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 28–32 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–35 · Math 26–32 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 37,690 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 24,541 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 4,548 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Required | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Required | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 81% | 20% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 61% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $72,950/yr | $53,844/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $50,480–$101,260 | $34,180–$78,738 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 45% |
| White students graduating | 83% | 26% |
| Black students graduating | 72% | 11% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 75% | 26% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $58,846/yr | $49,635/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 86% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 74% | 12% |
| Pell students who graduate | 70% | 17% |
| First-gen students who finish | 75% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 68% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,215/yr | $53,189/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Health Professions 11% · Engineering 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Computer & Information Sciences 25% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 25% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $123,993/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $99,801/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 26% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 19,071 | 7,906 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,386 | 4,888 |
| Average professor pay | $14,649/mo | $9,179/mo |
| Full-time professors | 99% | 7% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $107,128 | $29,853 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Newark, DE | New Castle, DE |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1743 | 1968 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Men | 40% | 38% |
| Women | 60% | 62% |
| White students | 67% | 46% |
| Black students | 6.5% | 24% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 16% |
| Asian students | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Other / not reported | 2% | 3.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 17% | 47% |
| Part-time students | 3.7% | 62% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.1% | 62% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $21,941/yr | $3,893/yr |
| Endowment | $1.9B | $168.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 7,191 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,568/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,270/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Trimester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 627 | 314 |
| Athletic scholarships | $16.7M | $1.4M |
| Athletics budget | $65.5M | $7.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $65.5M | $7.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $678,147 | $28,522 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.