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University of Delaware

Newark, DE 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate70%

University of Delaware Student Life

University of Delaware Student Activities

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Does University of Delaware Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Delaware.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 38%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Delaware offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Delaware students live off campus. In 2023, 38% of undergrads at University of Delaware lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 62% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Delaware.

University of Delaware offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Delaware Athletics

At University of Delaware there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Delaware:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Crew Intercollegiate Club Teams NCAA Division 1
Track And Field Intercollegiate Club Teams NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Club Teams NCAA Division 1
Bowling Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ice Hockey Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Sailing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is University of Delaware Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Delaware is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Delaware campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Delaware offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Delaware

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Delaware, take Interstate 95 to Newark, DE. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Delaware you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Delaware's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Delaware

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Overview

Admissions

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University of Delaware Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

92%

Full Time

7%

Part Time

38%

In State

62%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

69%

9%

6%

5%

5%

4%

2%

0.13%

0.04%

Undergraduate Students

18,766

Graduate Students

5,230

Non-Resident / International Students

848

University of Delaware Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

23,996

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

70%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,040

Out-of-State

$37,680

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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