UpDate - Vol. 12, No. 24, Page 2
March 18, 1993
Delaware remains popular choice for new students

     It is the spring matchmaking season when universities and colleges
admit new students, and high school seniors and transfer students decide
where they will matriculate in the fall.
     The national pool of traditional-age, college-bound students has been
on the decrease for several years, but the University of Delaware is
holding its own in terms of the numbers and quality of students who are
applying, according to Bruce Walker, associate provost of admissions and
financial aid. In fact, applications are up, for the second year in a row. 
     The total number of students applying to the University of Delaware
has risen from 14,930 in 1992 to 15,281 in 1993.
     Following the March 1 deadline, the admissions office has been
continuing the process of reviewing applications and accepting students for
the fall semester, Walker said.
     As of March 15 , 9,681 students have been accepted for admittance,
compared to 9,534 last year. Of this year's number, 9,258 are freshman
(compared to 9,081 in 1992), and 423 are transfer students (compared to 453
in 1992).
     Both minority applications and acceptances have increased for
African-American and Hispanic students. As of March 15, offers of
admission have extended to 294 African-Americans, compared to 262 in 1992,
and to 146 Hispanics, up from 108 in 1992.
     American Indian student applications have dropped, with seven admitted
thus far, compared to 13 last year. Asian students acceptances have dropped
from 302 in 1992 to 283 in 1993, Walker said.
     The number of students who have sent in deposits has also risen,
although deposits are not due until May 1, and the figues are preliminary,
Walker said. Thus far, the number of freshmen sending in deposits in 1993
is 816, compared to 814 at this time last year. The number of transfer
students sending in deposits is 66, compared to 58 in 1992. Deposits from
minority students number 43 in 1993, compared to 35 in 1992.
                                        -Sue Swyers Moncure