First-Year Out-of-State Students
Applying as a First-Year Out-of-State Student?
At UD, you are more than a student. You're a researcher, explorer and inventor. Whichever one of our 150+ majors you chose, you will find our University is designed for collaboration. Our faculty are committed to connecting with you.
From the moment you visit our beautiful campus for the first time, you'll feel like you belong here. Our First Year Experience will prepare you for college and help you feel part of the University of Delaware community from the beginning.
If you are not applying as a first-year out-of-state student, see below:
My Blue Hen Home
After you have submitted your application, login to your personalized My Blue Hen Home account. You’ll find a checklist of application materials and items needed to complete your file. Check back for special invitations and important information related to decisions, financial aid, housing, health and medical forms, placement exams, and more.
Pursue Your Passion
At UD we have over 150 majors, over 100 minors and over 50 bachelor’s plus accelerated master’s degree programs (4+1 programs). That’s a lot of options, giving you the ability to customize your education. We’ve made it easy for you to compare majors and get an idea of what each of your four years at UD will look like by using our Major Finder.
Honors College
Are you looking to expand your intellectual horizons? If you are the type of student who wants to work hard academically, but also be part of a bright and vibrant community of scholars, the UD Honors College is a good fit for you. Regardless of your major, you will find yourself immersed in a world of opportunities from small Honors classes, residence hall programming and more.
Enrichment Opportunities
Scholars and Fellows programs
We know how important it is for you not only to graduate with a strong career pathway, but also to have a competitive edge. We are looking for creative thinkers like you to join one or more of our Scholars and Fellows programs, learning and enrichment experiences that will push the boundaries of your intellectual curiosity while giving you specialized skills and career connections.
World Scholars
Looking to immerse yourself in global study? Our innovative UD World Scholars Program will give you an extraordinary four years, beginning with your first semester abroad in Italy, Spain or New Zealand. You will have specialized coursework, internships, a second study abroad, interaction with key individuals on the international stage, and career guidance and mentorship. There's no other program like it.
Test-Optional Policy for 2021
In light of students having difficulties accessing SAT and ACT testing due to COVID-19, students applying to the spring and fall semester of 2021, may choose whether or not to submit their SAT/ACT scores as a part of their admission application.
Students who do not submit test scores as part of the UD application will be required to answer supplemental questions. These essays will be available after you submit your application in your personalized student portal, My Blue Hen Home. If you wish to prepare ahead of time, you may refer to them on our admissions requirements page by clicking the button below.
Financing Your Degree
College is an investment in both time and money. At the University of Delaware, we guarantee you an excellent education at a great value. We work hard to keep our tuition affordable while maintaining the highest of academic standards. The University of Delaware is annually recognized as one of the best values in higher education for our academic quality and cost.
Meet Your Counselor
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is dedicated to meeting with you personally to guide you through the process. To connect with your direct representative, view the Meet Your Counselor map.
Student Stories
A Day in the Blue Hen Life
Blue Hens are passionate about and involved in many different things. Our social media channels provide a great look into daily life on UD’s campus. Follow us to learn more about student life, campus events, athletics, research, and more.
Learn more about life as a Blue Hen at the University of Delaware by following our Social Media Ambassadors!
UD By the Numbers
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150+
Majors
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110
Minors
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18,221
Students Enrolled
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12:1
student-faculty ratio
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91.3%
Retention Rate
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35
average class size
