Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
39,995 applied, 28,238 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Delaware cost?
$16,337 a year in-state
Out of state: about $41,897 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $30,294.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$5,566
$30,000–$48,000
$10,783
$48,000–$75,000
$13,801
$75,000–$110,000
$19,669
over $110,000
$23,862
Sticker, in-state
$30,294
In-state, with aid
$16,337
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $43,220 a year, against $17,660 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $25,560 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We checked University of Delaware's admissions site on Nov 8, 2026 but couldn't confirm its fall 2027 application deadlines. Last year, regular decision was due Jan 15 and the early round Nov 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does University of Delaware need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of Delaware's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Delaware didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
71% for fall 2024: 28,238 of 39,995 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1190 to 1370 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Delaware cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $13,801 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $30,294.
How much does University of Delaware cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Delaware is $43,220 a year, against $17,660 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,337 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $25,560 tuition gap gives about $41,897 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Delaware's graduation rate?
79% of students finish within six years and 67% within four (IPEDS).
