University of Delaware
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
The University of Delaware has a history that dates back to 1743 and is the largest university in the state. UD is also one of the leading online schools in Delaware, with an online degree in nursing that has been available through distance education since 1993. The online BS in nursing, like other programs, is offered year round.Online programs at UD combine asynchronous study with real-time interactions. Online students are never required to visit the Newark campus, but learners who live in the area can take tests at any of the UD campuses or Delaware testing centers. Out-of-state students can set up local placement and testing sites. Transfer students are eligible to bring in up to 59 credits that were earned with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Online students are permitted access to the online library and other academic and professional resources.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
50% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
21% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | -- | High school transcript: | -- |
| High school rank: | -- | Letter of recommendation: | -- |
| High school GPA: | -- | Open admission: | Yes |
| Completion of college prep program: | -- | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
15k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
84%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 17 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 18 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |