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Freshman Class Profile
Profile of the Class of 2016 (as of October 2012)
The University of Delaware received over 26,707 applications for its Fall 2012 freshman class:
Number of New Freshmen (Newark Campus) | 3,817 |
Percent from minority groups | 20% |
(African American, Asian American, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, Native American) | |
Number of Freshman Delawareans (Newark Campus) | 1,293 |
The University of Delaware admits all Delawareans whose academic records predict success. Approximately 64% of the Delawarean applicants were offered admission to the Newark campus, and 23% were admitted to the Associate in Arts program at Georgetown, Dover, or Wilmington | |
Number of Out-of-State Freshmen | 2,524 |
We generally admit between 45-55% of the out-of-state students who apply. Below are approximate ranges for grade point averages and the standardized test scores of the middle 50% of our out-of-state applicants who were offered Fall 2012 admission: | |
High School Grade Point Average (calculated in a 4.0 scale, academic courses only*) | |
Middle 50% of admitted freshmen | 3.28-3.87 |
Middle 50% of freshmen admitted into the Honors Program | 3.86-4.16 |
SAT Reasoning Test (based on the best sub-scores from all tests taken) | |
Middle 50% of admitted freshmen | 1770-2000 |
Middle 50% of freshmen admitted into the Honors Program | 2020-2170 |
Average ACT Composite (includes the ACT equivalents of SAT scores) | |
Average of admitted freshmen | 29 |
Average of freshmen admitted into the Honors Program | 33 |
* Academic courses: English, mathematics, laboratory science, social sciences/history, and foreign languages.
Honors Program Applicants
The Honors Program at the University of Delaware is one of the oldest in the U.S. Enrolling approximately 400 freshman each year, UD's Honors Program is for students who have excelled in high school /and/ want to stretch themselves academically during their college career. A typical Honors applicant has taken advantage of opportunities for further engagement and is looking to continue those experiences in college. In Honors courses students are expected to be active in their own learning and to be far-reaching and demanding of themselves in their efforts. Honors faculty have higher expectations of them, creating a culture of academic debate and achievement. The students themselves -- an interesting mix of talents and intellect -- are the heart of the program.
To be considered for admission to the Honors Program, students must complete the Common Application and UD Supplement, checking the appropriate Honors interest box and penning an additional essay. It is also highly recommended that Honors applicants take two SAT subject exams. If you are not admitted into Honors, your application will be automatically reviewed for general admission to the University.
Home-Schooled Students OR
Students from Schools that are not Regionally Accredited
Each year, some of our best candidates for admission are students who have been home-schooled. Dozens of home-schooled undergraduates are currently enrolled at all class levels at the University of Delaware. Approximately half of them are on the dean’s list.
To help us evaluate home-schooled applicants, we ask that students provide reading lists for the home-schooled courses they have completed along with a transcript of their grades. A sample portfolio of your work or a sample research paper you have written is often helpful to the Admissions Committee.
We also ask that, in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test, home-schooled applicants submit officially reported scores for at least two SAT Subject Tests of their choice. In lieu of the SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Test, you may submit an officially reported ACT score, as long as it includes the ACT Writing Test. The ACT Assessment covers English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing. These additional scores will help us gauge a home-schooled student’s mastery of various subjects.
Students who attend high schools that are not regionally accredited should follow these same recommendations that we are giving to home-schooled students.
Prospective Art and Apparel Design Majors
Candidates for admission into Art (including BA in Fine Arts, BFA in Fine Arts, and the BFA in Visual Communications) and Apparel Design are required to submit an electronic application portfolio demonstrating creative experience and ability along with a related essay. Portfolios should be submitted by November 1 for Spring transfer consideration, January 15 for Freshman consideration, and May 1 for Fall Transfer consideration. Portfolio requirements for admission into Art can be found here. Portfolio requirements for admission into Apparel Design can be found here.
Prospective Music Majors
Candidates for admission into Music are required to audition.
Saturday audition dates for 2012-13 are December 8, January 5 & 19,
and February 2, as well as by appointment. To schedule your
audition or to discuss alternatives if you are unable to come to
campus, please call (302) 831-8426. Audition information can be found online.
Prospective Occupational Therapy (Health Studies) Majors
Candidates for admission to the 3+2 Occupational Therapy-Health Studies program (in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University) must provide us with an additional essay sharing their interest in the Occupational Therapy profession. This essay should be emailed to Dr. Christine Yang Schultz shortly after submitting the application, and no later than January 15. Finalists will be selected from the applicant pool to interview with faculty and staff at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA in late February.
Undergraduate Admission
The 2013 application is now available. The University of Delaware exclusively accepts the Common Application. All applicants must submit the Common Application and UD Supplement when applying. Please review all UD requirements here and apply via The Common Application website.
Application with UD Supplement- PDF version
Teacher Evaluation - PDF version
Secondary School Report - PDF version
Freshman Class Profile
Profile of the Class of 2016 (as of October 2012)
Number of New Freshmen
NEWARK CAMPUS
Freshman: 3,817
Minority Groups: 20%
(African American, Asian American, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, Native American)
Delawarean Freshman: 1,293
The University of Delaware admits all Delawareans whose academic records predict success. Approximately 64% of the Delawarean applicants were offered admission to the Newark campus, and 23% were admitted to the Associate in Arts Program at Georgetown, Dover, or Wilmington)
OUT-OF-STATE
Freshmen: 2,524
We generally admit between 45-55% of the out-of-state students who apply.
Below are approximate ranges for the grade point averages and the standardized test scores of the middle 50% of our out-of-state applicants who were offered Fall 2012 admission:
Grade Point Average
HIGH SCHOOL
(calculated on a 4.0 scale,
academic courses only*)
Middle 50% of
Admitted Freshmen: 3.28 - 3.87
Middle 50% of Admitted Freshmen
into the Honors Program: 3.86 - 4.16
SAT REASONING TEST
(based on the best
sub-scores
from all tests taken)
Middle 50% of Admitted Freshmen:
1770-2000
Middle 50% of Admitted Freshmen
into the Honors Program: 2020-2170
AVERAGE ACT COMPOSITE
(includes the ACT
equivalents of SAT scores)
Average of Admitted Freshmen: 29
Average of Admitted Freshmen
into the Honors Program: 33
*Academic Courses: English, mathematics, laboratory science, social science/history, and foreign languages.
Distribution by College
| College | Students |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Natural Resources | 139 |
| Arts and Sciences | 1195 |
| Business and Economics, Alfred Lerner College of | 550 |
| Earth, Ocean and Environment | 72 |
| Education and Human Development | 180 |
| Engineering | 577 |
| Health Sciences | 420 |
| University Studies - Undeclared | 684 |
| Total | 3,817 |
Extracurricular Interests
| Activity | % Students |
|---|---|
| One or more sports | 62% |
| Volunteer or Community Service | 32% |
| Academic Clubs | 19% |
| Music | 19% |
| Student Government | 7% |
| Dance | 7% |
| Theatre | 5 |
Home State
University of Delaware students come from all 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. Nearly 65% of Delaware undergraduates come from states other than Delaware. Members of the Class of 2015 are from:
| Home State | Students |
|---|---|
| Delaware (Newark campus) | 1,327 |
| New Jersey | 742 |
| New York | 598 |
| Pennsylvania | 443 |
| Maryland | 233 |
| Massachusetts | 111 |
| Connecticut | 100 |
| Virginia | 59 |
| California | 26 |
| District of Columbia | 16 |
| Florida | 16 |
| Rhode Island | 15 |
| Ohio | 9 |
| Georgia | 8 |
| Illinois | 7 |
| New Hampshire | 7 |
| Vermont | 6 |
| Texas | 5 |
| Maine | 4 |
| North Carolina | 4 |
| Colorado | 2 |
| Idaho | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
| Kentucky | 2 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
| Alabama | 1 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Missouri | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 |
| South Carolina | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
| Washington State | 1 |
| Other Countries | 19 |
