University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is a public university. It currently offers over 135 undergrad degrees and 142 master’s degrees, along with 67 doctoral programs and 28 certificate programs offered across 7 colleges and over 82 research institutes. The main campus is in Newark, which is a small city surrounded by over 12,000 acres of public parkland. The student population is nearly half the size of the city population, with over 22,000 students enrolled in the Fall 2015 school year. The university also provides emergency medical services to the campus and Newark community through the University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit, which is comprised of volunteer students from the university.
Nursing programs are offered at the University of Delaware School of Nursing (UD SON) at the College of Health Sciences. Students can enroll in a traditional BSN undergrad program, an accelerated program, or an RN to BSN pathway. The college also offers graduate programs, including an MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. in nursing. The traditional BSN program is a four-year option for incoming freshmen interested in a nursing career. Students develop their clinical skills at the UD SON’s Simulation Resource Center and through clinical work at local clinics. The school also includes a student organization that helps provide healthcare services to the community.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students23,774 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate91% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 172 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 36 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 35 miles radius of University of Delaware
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Delaware Institute of Health Sciences
6 miles away |
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Leads School of Technology
7 miles away |
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Delcastle Technical High School
7 miles away |
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Camtech, Inc.
8 miles away |
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Center for Arts & Technology - West Grove Campus
11 miles away |
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Delaware Skills Center
12 miles away |
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Lincoln University
13 miles away |
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
21 miles away |
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Rowan University
34 miles away |
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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
35 miles away |
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Stony Brook University
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1973 - 04/30/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 06/01/1966 - 04/30/2010 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
63%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1130 to 1330 |
| ACT | 25 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $495/credit | |
| In State Students | $495/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,328/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,770/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,770/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,770/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,275 | $22,275 | $59,760 |
| ADN | 70 | $34,650 | $34,650 | $92,960 |
| BSN | 125 | $61,875 | $61,875 | $166,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $88,500 | $88,500 | $88,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of University of Delaware's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 14% | $4,180 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,354 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $5,244 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $7,911 |
| Federal Student Loans | 50% | $5,502 |
| Private Loans | 11% | $19,974 |
$16,286
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,918 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,933 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,170 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,931 |
| Over $110,000$22,641 |
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Student Population
19,750
Undergrads
4,024
Graduates
13,374
Women
10,400
Men
90%
Full-time
10%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
68% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Delaware state board of nursing.
