2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$19,122
Net Price
72%
Admitted
19%
Enrolled
84%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Delaware
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 23,996. In 2021, there were 197 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Delaware and ranks #135 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
197
Total Enrollment
23,996
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for University of Delaware
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Delaware Rank
Combining ranking factors for 4 schools that offer psychology degrees in Delaware, University of Delaware ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Delaware ranks #135.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Delaware offers Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Research Psychology and School Psychology. At the doctorate level Research Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 9 | – |
| Research Psychology | 172 | 2 | 5 |
| School Psychology | – | 9 | – |
| Total Graduates | 172 | 20 | 5 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 34,111 students applied to the University of Delaware. The university admitted 72% and 19% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Delaware universities is 13,132. On average, all Delaware institutions admit 65% and 31% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Delaware students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 91%. Compared to all Delaware four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Delaware is 84%, compared to 49% for all Delaware universities.
Compare UD to Delaware Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Delaware to the average of all Delaware four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UD
34,111
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
19%
Percent Enrolled
91%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
DE Colleges
13,132
Applicants
65%
Percent Admitted
31%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,227 or 97% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 32 or 3% part-time faculty members employed at University of Delaware. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,227 or 97%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UD
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
97%
Percent Full-Time
3%
Percent Part-Time
97%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
DE Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
48%
Percent Full-Time
52%
Percent Part-Time
46%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Delaware the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $12,980, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $17,100 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,028.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Delaware in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Delaware | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,742 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,542 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $12,980 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $29,522 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $17,100 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,028 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $18,128 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Delaware is $19,122. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Delaware presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,726 | $13,485 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,583 | $14,319 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,260 | $16,896 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,093 | $20,537 |
| $110,001 and more | $25,409 | $23,192 |
Compare University of Delaware to all Delaware universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UD
$29,522
Cost to Attend
$11,777
Average Financial Aid
90%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,122
Net Price
DE Colleges
$25,282
Cost to Attend
$12,263
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,787
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,765 or 90%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 12,933 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $11,777.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 12,933 | $11,777 |
| Pell Grants | 2,894 | $4,652 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8,642 | $6,377 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Delaware to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UD
12,933
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
2,894
Number of Pell Grants
12%
Pell Grants
8,642
Federal Student Loans
35%
Federal Student Loans
DE Colleges
4,870
Grant or Scholarship Aid
46%
Grants or Scholarships
1,873
Number of Pell Grants
18%
Pell Grants
3,836
Federal Student Loans
36%
Federal Student Loans
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