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UD and the State of Delaware

A Message from President Assanis

UD President, Dennis Assanis


The First State … the Diamond State … the Blue Hen State — Delaware is undoubtedly a special place. Those of us fortunate enough to live and work here know that this is home to a rich and broad diversity of cultures, histories, perspectives and opportunities. As I always say, Delaware has it all.

Without a doubt, Delaware’s greatest strength is its people. Wherever my wife, Eleni, and I go in the state, we are inspired by their energy and optimism.

The University of Delaware is inextricably tied to the state’s remarkable past, actively shaping its dynamic present and deeply engaged in realizing its exciting future. UD is proud of its extensive and enduring contributions to our state, and we are honored to be a part of Delaware’s vital growth and limitless potential. 
 

President Assanis Signature

Dennis Assanis
President, University of Delaware

 

Fueling Delaware's Economy

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The University of Delaware has a

$3.2 Billion Impact 

in the state, fueling Delaware's economy. 

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Supporting jobs statewide

26,040 jobs

supported by UD's impact
 

6%

of the state’s total workforce
 

$1.3 billion 

in earnings from those jobs

Spending Locally

$895 Million

in annual spending by UD on salaries, goods, services and events

$515 million

in capital spending by UD in 2019-2022
 

$167 million 

 spent by students and visitors annually

Returning a High Yield

$23

generated in the economy for every $1 invested by the state*

$1.2 billion

in additional combined earnings for Blue Hen alumni, thanks to their UD education

$97 million 

generated in state tax revenue

* In operating appropriation

     Read the 2022 Economic Impact Report

Educating Delaware’s Students for Success

  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware

    Free program lets students earn college credits early

    High school students throughout Delaware can earn up to a full semester of college credits at no charge thanks to UD’s Early College Credit Program.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Braulio Florentino, Class of 2019, credits the College Readiness Scholars Institute for helping him reach his dream of getting into college.

    Pre-college programs prepare students

    Starting in middle school, Delawareans can develop a college-going mindset through multiple programs so they are ready to succeed at UD.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    April Veness is doing research with some undergrads and graduate students on the Latino population in Georgetown to find out what their eduation background is, when they came to the country and how the next generation of Latinos is succeeding in Delaware. Her students are Rony Baltazar-Lopez (Light blue shirt), Iris Perez-Mazariegos (long hair, glasses, blue floral shirt), Lindsey Perez-perez (white shirt), Aracely Garcia Ramirez (periwinkle dress and parent of William), William Garcia (white shirt, tie), Johnny Perez-Gonzalez (black hawaiin shirt).

    UD has a place for every qualified applicant

    About 9 out of 10 Delawareans who apply to UD are admitted, either to the Newark Campus or the Associate in Arts Program.

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    Vishva Patel, from the Lerner College is doing summer research on the effects that procrastination has on college assignments versus students that start early working on assignments.

    Making UD affordable for every Delawarean

    With the First State Promise, UD aims to cover total tuition costs for students with family incomes of less than $75,000.

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    CAS - Wilmington AAP Program - Summer Math Academy - 07.12.22

    Start your UD education for free

    With UD’s Associate in Arts program and the Delaware SEED Scholarship, students can complete their first two years of college with no tuition. 

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Serving the First State’s Needs

  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Math teachers from several classes at Talley Middle School in Wilmington, Delaware participate in professional development led by UD’s Professional Development Center for Educators (PDCE).

    Partnering for school success

    UD’s new School Success Center will bring together the Professional Development Center for Educators, known for its excellence in instructional support, and the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, known for its excellence in leadership preparation.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Delaware Teachers Institute trip to Peruvian Amazon inspires lessons in Delaware schools

    Trip to Peruvian Amazon inspires Delaware teachers

    A two-year seminar with the Delaware Teachers Institute helped teachers bring the lessons of sustainable living back to their classrooms.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Wildlife ecology and conservation major Hannah Slesinski worked with the Delaware Forest Service to check traps and identify invasive insects that cause destruction to trees across the state.

    Protecting the First State’s natural resources

    During her internship with the Delaware Forest Service, UD student Hannah Slesinski worked to identify and locate invasive insects that damage trees throughout the state.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Visual communications major Moira Gervay is fascinated by the art of translating music into compelling visuals. Her undergraduate research at UD is preparing her for a career designing for the music industry while helping artists with their branding and merchandise.

    Communicating a musician’s sound … visually

    UD student Moira Gervay of Wilmington is using graphic art and design to help music come alive.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Robert Weimer, a senior majoring in nutrition and medical sciences, participated in a Health Professions Internship at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute, where he helped coordinate a farmers market to promote the benefits of nutrition in cancer patients. Produce for the farmer’s market comes from UD’s Fresh To You Farm.

    Using nutrition to aid cancer recovery

    Each week, cancer patients get bags of fresh seasonal produce from UD’s Fresh to You student-run farm as part of the Graham Cancer Center’s oncology farmers market.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    The lima bean is the most widely planted vegetable crop in Delaware, accounting for some 14,000 acres of plantings across the state.

    Research helps farmers adapt to changing climate

    UD’s Cooperative Extension is working to find the most heat-tolerant vegetable varieties while testing solutions to mitigate stressors in the field and extend the growing season.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    High school students participating in the Lerner Diversity Council Discovery Business Camp took a walking tour of the University of Delaware campus.

    Camp sparks interest for future business students

    UD’s first Summer Business Discovery Camp helped lay the groundwork to attract Delaware’s best and brightest.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Teachers of Tomorrow participants visit campers at the UD Lab School to gain hands-on experience working with young children and explore their interest in the College of Education and Human Development’s Early Childhood Education major.

    Turning Delaware students into Delaware teachers

    The Teachers for Tomorrow program at UD draws high schoolers from underrepresented backgrounds to education careers during a two-week program on campus.

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    UD Democracy Project provides civics and history support for Delaware’s fourth grade educators as state shifts standards

    Helping teachers adapt to shifting standards

    The annual Democracy Project Summer Institute for Teachers provides civics and history support for Delaware’s fourth-grade educators.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Offshore wind turbine

    Exploring Delaware’s options for offshore wind

    Research at UD has equipped the state with a detailed analysis of the anticipated price of electricity from offshore wind.

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  • UD and the State of Delaware | University of Delaware
    Students in UD's MakerGym

    Red Clay students gain hands-on experience

    UD collaborated with the district to create weeklong programs in the University’s interdisciplinary design and fabrication studio.

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Spending State Funds Responsibly

The State of Delaware’s annual appropriation supports about 13% of the University’s operating expenses. The appropriation is used to help provide lower undergraduate tuition rates for Delawarean students, as well as provide scholarships for Delawareans based on financial need. The University also uses funds from its endowment to augment this support. This results in an in-state undergraduate tuition rate that is more than 60% lower than the rate for non-residents; most Delawareans pay even less because of additional support.

The state appropriation is also used to support 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

The table below summarizes the University of Delaware's fiscal 2021 operating expenditures funded by State of Delaware appropriations. More detailed reports can be found at the Vice President of Finance website.

 

Salaries

and wages

Benefits

Scholarships

and awards

Supplies, travel, and other

Total

Current funds - state appropriations
General unrestricted operations $74,396,840  22,463,660  - -  96,860,500 
State scholarships - -  11,542,800  -  11,542,800 

Restricted
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources  3,572,334  1,303,308 -  1,454,558  6,330,200
College of Arts and Sciences  865,433  324,047 -  138,499   1,327,978
College of Business and Economics  1,241,689  469,738 -  110,973  1,822,400
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment  604,002  226,436 -  38,362  868,800
College of Education and Human Development  1,925,054  714,240  1,479  244,327  2,885,100
College of Engineering
 		  613,033  236,267 - -  849,300
College of Health Sciences  604,539  234,561 - -  839,100 
Biden School
 		  802,952   243,430  -  21,140  1,067,522

Other programs
Delaware Biotechnology Institute  364,986  153,014 - -  518,000
Diversity Enhancement  126,479  58,795 -  70,526  255,800

Total state appropriations

 $85,117,341  26,427,496   11,544,279   2,078,384   125,167,500