University of Delaware
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview - Neither required/recommended
Campus visit - Recommended
Off-campus interviews - Are not available
Open admission policy - No
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants - Yes
Required standardized tests - Either SAT or ACT
ACT with Writing Test - ACT with writing test required
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - January 15
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by - January 15
SAT essay used in admissions -
For admission For placement As a validity check on the application essay
ACT essay used in admissions -
For admission For placement As a validity check on the application essay
Applicants' test scores used for placement - No
Applicants' test scores used for counseling - No
High school completion requirements - High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program - Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs -
Portfolio required of art program applicants Audition required of music program applicants
Special programs/policies for students with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages - N/A
Early admission of high school students - Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record - Very Important
Class rank - Considered
GPA - Very Important
Standardized test scores - Important
Application essay - Important
Recommendations - Important
SAT subject tests - N/A
Required/Recommended SAT subject tests - N/A
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Interview - Considered
Extracurricular activities - Important
Talent/ability - Important
Character/personal qualities - Important
First-generation college student - Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations - Considered
Geographical residence - Considered
State residency - Very Important
Religious affiliation/commitment - Not Considered
Race/ethnicity - Considered
Volunteer work - Important
Work experience - Important
Applicant's interest level - Considered
Required High School Course Work
English units - 4
Foreign Language units - 2
History units - 2
Math units - 3
Science units - 3
Science lab units - 2
Social studies units - 2
Academic electives - 2
Total units required - 18
Recommended High School Course Work
English units - 4
Foreign language units - 4
History units - 2
Math units - 4
Science units - 4
Science lab units - 3
Social Studies units - 2
Academic electives - 2
Total units recommended - 22
AP & IB Use
AP tests may be used for - Placement only
AP scores accepted - 2
IB exams may be used for - Credit only