University of Delaware Acceptance Rate 2030 (Latest)

The University of Delaware admitted 69.2% of applicants for the Class of 2028 out of a record 39,742 applications. While Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, historical trends show acceptance rates have fluctuated between 62.4% and 74.1% since 2022.

University of Delaware Acceptance Rate: Class of 2028

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2028, when University of Delaware admitted 27,517 of 39,742 applicants, an acceptance rate of 69.2%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.

University of Delaware Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 7 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 62.4% (Class of 2022) to 69.2% (Class of 2028).[1]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2028	39,742	27,517	69.2%
2027	37,472	23,818	63.6%
2026	35,228	26,101	74.1%
2025	33,965	24,679	72.7%
2024	33,505	21,125	63.1%
2023	26,500	18,106	68.3%
2022	27,691	17,277	62.4%

University of Delaware Waitlist Statistics

For the Class of 2028, University of Delaware offered a waitlist place to 3,417 applicants, and 2,087 were ultimately admitted.[1]

Class	Offered a place	Accepted a place	Admitted off the waitlist
2028	3,417	n/a	2,087
2027	2,741	n/a	121
2026	819	n/a	17
2025	1,861	212	81
2024	3,207	581	341
2023	1,276	420	314
2022	3,194	220	68

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2028)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1200–1390 (EBRW 610–700, Math 590–690)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 28–32

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

University of Delaware Yield Rate

Of the 27,517 students admitted to the Class of 2028, 4,075 enrolled, a yield rate of 14.8%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2028	27,517	4,075	14.8%
2027	23,818	4,205	17.7%
2026	26,101	4,906	18.8%
2025	24,679	4,617	18.7%
2024	21,125	3,742	17.7%
2023	18,106	4,144	22.9%
2022	17,277	4,249	24.6%

What to Expect for the Class of 2030

Over the three most recent official classes (2026–2028) the acceptance rate at University of Delaware has sat between 63.6%–74.1%.

That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.

What This Means for Your Application

• Target test scores: Middle percentiles for admitted students range from 1200 to 1390 on the SAT and 28 to 32 on the ACT.
• Track application growth: A total of 39,742 students applied for the Class of 2028, reflecting steady growth from 27,691 applicants in 2022.
• Anticipate steady odds: The acceptance rate was 69.2% for the Class of 2028 and has stayed consistently above 62.4% across recent admission cycles.
• Understand yield rates: With a 14.8% yield rate for the Class of 2028, the university admits a high volume of applicants to ensure full enrollment.