University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is a state-assisted, privately governed institution. UD offers courses in a broad range of disciplines, including 3 associate`s programs, 144 bachelor`s programs, 124 master`s programs (with 17 programs offered within), and 58 doctoral programs through our seven colleges and in collaboration with more than 50 research centers. Our student body includes more than 17,500 undergraduates, more than 3,600 graduate students, and over 700 students in professional and continuing studies from across the United States and around the world. Courses are offered across seven colleges: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources; College of Arts and Sciences; Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics; College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment; College of Education and Human Development; College of Engineering; and College of Health Sciences.
The University of Delaware exists to cultivate learning, develop knowledge and foster the free exchange of ideas. State-assisted yet privately governed, the University has a strong tradition of distinguished scholarship, research, teaching and service that is grounded in a commitment to increasing and disseminating scientific, humanistic and social knowledge for the benefit of the larger society. Founded in 1743 and chartered by the state in 1833, the University of Delaware today is a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant university. The University of Delaware is a major research university with extensive graduate programs that is also dedicated to outstanding undergraduate and professional education. University faculty are committed to the intellectual, cultural and ethical development of students as citizens, scholars and professionals. University graduates are prepared to contribute to a global society that requires leaders with creativity, integrity and a dedication to service. The University of Delaware promotes an environment in which all people are inspired to learn and encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, free inquiry and respect for the views and values of an increasingly diverse population. An institution engaged in addressing the critical needs of the state, nation, and global community, the University of Delaware carries out its mission with the support of alumni who span the globe and in partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit institutions in Delaware and beyond.
Foundation year: 1743
Short name: UD
Type: Private
Students: 20350
Faculty: 1200
Faculty/Students Ratio: 17:1
Region: North America
Location: Newark, DE
