- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–690 reading and writing, 590–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite
- Average net price: $17,716 a year (2022–23)
University of Delaware GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Delaware reported: an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 28–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Delaware reviews each application.
University of Delaware GPA requirements
University of Delaware requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Delaware hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Delaware acceptance rate
University of Delaware admitted 28,238 of 39,995 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Delaware is a public 4-year university in Newark, Delaware, with 20,026 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Delaware in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 26 | 30 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1292 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Delaware looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Delaware awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,716 a year at University of Delaware in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of Delaware?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of Delaware admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Delaware?
University of Delaware requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Delaware?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Delaware admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the University of Delaware's acceptance rate?
University of Delaware's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 28,238 of 39,995 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Delaware students have?
The middle 50% of University of Delaware's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–690 in reading and writing and 590–680 in math; ACT composite 28–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Delaware?
Check University of Delaware's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Delaware was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Delaware?
A lot: University of Delaware requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Delaware?
Yes. University of Delaware awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Delaware look at legacy status?
No. University of Delaware doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at the University of Delaware?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,716 a year at University of Delaware in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Delaware's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of DelawareU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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