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The University of Delaware is a public research university located in Newark, Delaware, with roots dating to 1743, making it one of the oldest institutions in the country. UD is the flagship university of Delaware and an R1 research institution, enrolling approximately 24,000 students across more than 150 undergraduate majors. The university is especially strong in engineering, business, health sciences, education, and the sciences, and it holds a place in history as home to the first study-abroad program in the United States.
Campus life at UD is defined by The Green — the iconic central lawn — a cohesive Georgian-brick campus, and a friendly, spirited student community. The Fightin' Blue Hens compete in NCAA Division I, recently moving up to the FBS level in Conference USA, and school spirit is a central part of the experience. Newark is a classic college town, and UD's location in the Northeast corridor gives students easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Admissions are moderately selective, and UD attracts students seeking a comprehensive public-university experience with strong academics and a welcoming campus culture.
UD's graduates benefit from strong ties to the chemical, pharmaceutical, financial, and healthcare industries concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic, including major employers headquartered in Delaware. The combination of historic roots, a beautiful campus, and career-focused academics makes UD a standout value among public universities. A campus tour with a current Blue Hen is the best way to experience The Green, the historic architecture, and the spirit of one of the nation's oldest universities.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led University of Delaware campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current Delaware student of your choice.
