University of Delaware
What University of Delaware's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2024-25.
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Who says yesUniversity of Delaware
84% of students admitted to University of Delaware go elsewhere.
Only 16% of admits enroll, so University of Delaware admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll16%
Go elsewhere84%
Source: University of Delaware's Common Data Set 2024-25
Test scoresUniversity of Delaware
At most 22% of University of Delaware's first-years sent an SAT or ACT.
19% sent an SAT and 3% an ACT (some sent both), so most enrolled without a score. SAT middle 50% among those who sent: 1220–1370.
Sent an SAT19%
Sent an ACT3%
Source: University of Delaware's Common Data Set 2024-25
2 more things the data says PRO
- Only 19% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score, so its SAT range describes a minority of the class.
- Applications rose 44% from 2018-19 to 2024-25 (27,691 to 39,995), faster than 63% of colleges here.
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Most admits who named a round applied Early Action (15 of 16); only one said Regular Decision.
- Many admits held founder, president or captain roles, in clubs, Model UN, sports teams or student government, often several at once.
- Admits in science and engineering often had research, such as published papers, summer research programs or lab internships.
- Admits often did steady volunteering, such as food banks, senior care, special-needs programs or animal rescue, with many hours.
- Test-optional or modest numbers still got in; several admits had GPAs near 3.5 to 3.8 or SATs from 1170 to 1360.
- Students report decisions come out in weekly Friday batches from November into January, with Honors College and some schools later.
- Students report deferred Early Action applicants were asked for mid-year grades, and some were later admitted.
- Students report merit award letters arrive weeks after admission, sometimes only in the portal, and in some years as late as March.
- Students report UD welcomes test-optional applicants and weighs classes and grades heavily, with posted admit ranges of 1135 to 1340 SAT.
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