Quick Links UD AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE ABOUT UD LEADERSHIP MISSION EXPERIENCE UD UD AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE HISTORY FACTS & FIGURES UD COMMUNITY VALUES State-assisted yet privately governed, the University enjoys a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship with the First State with a focus on providing access to quality education and building a stronger economy and community for Delaware residents and beyond. State appropriations support about 12.9% of the University’s annual operating expenditures, most of which are used entirely to support the cost of educating Delawareans, augmented with funds from the University’s endowment. The University leverages this support to build excellent programs for students, enable research projects that yield state-wide impact and support initiatives that engage and benefit the entire community. State-funded expenditures FY2021 "At the University of Delaware, we are committed to preparing our students, especially those from Delaware, to thrive in this ever-shifting landscape. An excellent UD education continues to be accessible and affordable, and new initiatives are helping to meet students’ needs both in and out of the classroom." - Dennis Assanis, President ADVANCING DELAWARE STUDENTS Talented students and inspiring professors make the University of Delaware a dynamic learning environment, committed to the success of Delawareans. This year, 7,480 Delawarean undergraduates are enrolled at UD, a record and an increase of more than 16% since 2009. On average, UD admits 89% of Delawareans who apply, either to Newark or the Associate in Arts program throughout the state. This is far above the out-of-state admission rate of 68%. 1 in 4 Delawarean students come from underrepresented minority groups, up from 1 in 7 a decade ago. OUR VALUES UD is engaged in 350+ partnerships with nonprofits and K-12 schools throughout the state to enhance classroom learning, improve special education, reduce dropout rates and develop administrative expertise. PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION As the flagship institution for Delaware, UD is fully committed in its partnership with the state to deliver an affordable, world-class education to all qualified Delawareans. YOUR STATE, YOUR SCHOOL The Early College Credit Program will launch in Fall 2020, letting qualified high school juniors and seniors earn a full semester of credits – for free – while taking UD courses online. PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT With a focus on accelerating access, UD creates a number of options to help Delawareans on their academic journey Test Optional Delaware applicants can be considered without their standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) if they demonstrate readiness for success. Associate in Arts Program (AAP) The Associate in Arts Program is an option for Delaware residents as a starting point for earning their bachelor's degree at UD. College Readiness Scholars Institute Open to low-income and first-generation students, CRSI provides free college readiness programming through a summer residential experience and follow-up throughout high school. Of the Delawareans admitted, an average of 76.4% were admitted to the Newark campus and 23.6% were admitted to the AAP. FUELING DELAWARE'S ECONOMY Spending by UD and our people ripples through Delaware, creating an economic engine that benefits the entire state. Thanks to their UD degrees, 50,000 alumni in Delaware earn an additional $1 billion a year UD's $2.8 billion total impact supports 24,450 jobs and generates $86 million in annual tax revenue for the state. For every $1 invested by the state, UD generates $23 in Delaware's economy ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT > DELAWARE STORIES TEACHER OF THE YEAR UD GETS $1 MILLION GRANT GROWING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE OYSTER EFFORTS PAY OFF UD HELPING MILITARY VETERANS OPENING DOORS TO UD TOP Explore UD in Photos Find your passion: Major Finder Alumni & Friends: Give to UD and Connect UD Home EXPLORE About Us Athletics UDaily Virtual Tour Employment ACADEMICS Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Colleges Library Research SERVICES Accessibility Notice People Directory My UD Campus Safety A to Z Index CONNECT Contact Us University of Delaware Newark, DE 19716 USA P: 302-831-2792 ©2021 University of Delaware Comments Legal Notices Accessibility