University of Delaware Acceptance Rate
Newark, Delaware · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 37,690
- Admitted
- 24,541
- Yield
- 18.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Delaware's acceptance rate has fallen from 67.8% in 2014–15 to 65.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 25,194 to 37,690 (+50%) over that period.
Its 65.1% rate makes University of Delaware more selective than about 69% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (68.4% for women vs 60.2% for men, a 8.2-point gap). University of Delaware has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 18.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 25,194 | 17,089 | 67.8% | 4,521 |
| 2015–16 | 24,881 | 16,569 | 66.6% | 4,487 |
| 2016–17 | 24,456 | 16,998 | 69.5% | 4,382 |
| 2017–18 | 27,803 | 17,484 | 62.9% | 4,671 |
| 2018–19 | 27,691 | 18,383 | 66.4% | 4,705 |
| 2019–20 | 26,866 | 19,172 | 71.4% | 4,617 |
| 2020–21 | 33,656 | 22,209 | 66% | 4,174 |
| 2021–22 | 34,111 | 24,679 | 72.3% | 4,617 |
| 2022–23 | 35,362 | 26,101 | 73.8% | 4,906 |
| 2023–24 | 37,690 | 24,541 | 65.1% | 4,548 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 22,510 | 15,397 | 68.4% |
| Men | 15,180 | 9,144 | 60.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–680 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 590–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 3% |
How University of Delaware compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Delaware's acceptance rate?
University of Delaware's acceptance rate is 65.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (24,541 admitted of 37,690 applicants).
Is University of Delaware test optional?
University of Delaware is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Delaware?
University of Delaware received 37,690 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 24,541.
What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?
Admitted students at University of Delaware typically scored 610–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Delaware getting harder to get into?
University of Delaware has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.8% in 2014–15 to 65.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.udel.edu/.