University of Delaware

    Newark, DE · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1190–1370
    Median ~1280
    Acceptance rate
    71%
    Enrollment
    19,071
    ACT middle 50%
    28–32

    What the numbers say about UD

    • The reported middle 50% spans 180 points, from 1190 to 1370. A planning score near or above 1410 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 620 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 71% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 81% completion rate and $72,950 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1280 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $16,810
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $41,400
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $72,950
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    81%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1190 and 1370. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1410 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1370 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1280 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1190 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UD's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX1150–140057%
    University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH1160–137085%
    CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York, NY1100–142054%
    CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York, NY1100–140048%
    Belmont UniversityNashville, TN1160–135095%
    Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA1180–134084%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UD?

    University of Delaware's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1190–1370, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1410 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UD's acceptance rate?

    University of Delaware's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 71%.

    How much does it cost to attend UD?

    In-state tuition is approximately $16,810 and out-of-state is approximately $41,400. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UD test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Delaware's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.udel.edu

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