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2026-27 cycleNewark, DE
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is a flagship public research institution located in Newark, Delaware. It offers a broad range of top-ranked undergraduate programs including engineering, business, and health sciences, and holds a rich legacy as home to the nation's first study abroad program.
Acceptance rate
68%
Undergrad enrollment
18,000
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$75
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionPriority EA, Honors, and Scholarship Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipEarly Consideration Scholarship Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionPriority Regular Decision Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| ScholarshipFinal Priority Scholarship Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFAFSA Priority Filing Deadline | February 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Priority Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalAcademic Explanation250 words
Self-Appraisal of your academic performance: The Admissions Committee expects that you will take advantage of this question to explain any grade on your transcript that is unusually low or varies significantly from your usual performance in the section below.
Data gathered August 2026.