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University of Delaware
(UD)
About
The University of Delaware is a privately governed, state-assisted land-grant research university in Newark, Delaware, United States. UD offers 4 associate programs, 163 bachelor's programs, 136 master's programs, and 64 doctoral programs across its ten colleges and schools. The main campus is in Newark, with satellite campuses in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes, and Georgetown. With 24,221 students as o...
The University of Delaware is a privately governed, state-assisted land-grant research university in Newark, Delaware, United States. UD offers 4 associate programs, 163 bachelor's programs, 136 master's programs, and 64 doctoral programs across its ten colleges and schools. The main campus is in Newark, with satellite campuses in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes, and Georgetown. With 24,221 students as of fall 2023, UD is the largest university in Delaware by enrollment.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 73 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,608
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 4,895
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
38 subjectsQS
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | =97 | 71.3 | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =125 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 223 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 232 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 236 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 262 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =324 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =353 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 365 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =366 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =369 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =374 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =389 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =412 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =450 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =456 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 457 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 487 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =489 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =540 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =576 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =670 | 53.8 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Delaware?
University of Delaware's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =575, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =455.
When was University of Delaware founded?
University of Delaware was founded in 1743.
What are the top subjects at University of Delaware?
Top subjects at University of Delaware include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Chemical Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Library & Information Science.
Where is University of Delaware located?
University of Delaware is located in Newark, United States.