University of Delaware Admission
Acceptance Rate
70.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.67%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,424
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 39,995 students have applied and 28,238 students have allowed to admit to University of Delaware (Acceptance rate: 70.60%). UD's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.67 % where 4,424 students have finally enrolled out of 28,238 admitted students.
UD acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as William & Mary and Rutgers University-New Brunswick, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 47.37%).
UD enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.81%).
How to Apply to University of Delaware
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UD. UD offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/explore/university-delaware |
| Financial Aid | www.udel.edu/students/student-financial-services/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/financing-your-degree/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.udel.edu/students/support/veterans/ |
| Athletic | ire.udel.edu/ir/righttoknow/athletic-information/ |
| Disability Service | sites.udel.edu/dss/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UD and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Delaware is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Delaware is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,394). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | 1,280 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,394 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware | 1,088 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Delaware, 832 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,280 | 1,370 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Delaware, 114 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 30 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 32 |
UD Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Delaware. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |