University of Delaware acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2024–25 · deadlines from Delaware's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Delaware acceptance rate by year
27,517 of 39,742 applicants admitted for Fall 2024, against 65.1% for Fall 2023.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 39,742 | 27,517 | 69.2% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2023 | 37,690 | 24,541 | 65.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 35,362 | 26,101 | 73.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 34,111 | 24,679 | 72.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 33,656 | 22,209 | 66.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 26,866 | 19,172 | 71.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 27,691 | 18,383 | 66.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 27,803 | 17,484 | 62.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 24,456 | 16,998 | 69.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 24,881 | 16,569 | 66.6% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Delaware deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Delaware's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By January 31
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Mid-March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Delaware
Delaware offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Delaware
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.051.0%
- 3.75–3.9922.0%
- 3.50–3.7420.0%
- 3.25–3.498.0%
- 3.00–3.242.0%
- 2.50–2.990.0%
What counts
What Delaware weighs
From section C7 of Delaware's Common Data Set 2024–25.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- State residency
Important
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
Delaware waitlist
3,417 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2024, and 2,087 were admitted from it.
Cost
What Delaware costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Delaware's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Delaware's 69.2%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Delaware admissions
What is Delaware's acceptance rate?
Delaware admitted 27,517 of 39,742 first-year applicants for Fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69.2%. That is up from 65.1% for Fall 2023. Source: Common Data Set 2024–25.
Is Delaware test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Delaware is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Delaware's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Delaware's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Delaware?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1220–1370 on the SAT (Fall 2024), and 19.1% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1370 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Delaware Common Data Set 2024–25
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2023
- Delaware first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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