University of Delaware
About
The University of Delaware (UD) in Newark is a premier public research institution renowned for its top-tier programs in chemical engineering, business, and physical therapy, notably housed within the prestigious College of Engineering and the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. Set on a picturesque, red-brick campus centered around the historic grassy mall known as "The Green," UD offers a vibrant student experience defined by school spirit, active Division I athletics, and a collaborative, highly social community. What truly sets UD apart is its legacy of pioneering the nation's very first study abroad program in 1923, combined with its cutting-edge Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, which offers undergraduates exceptional hands-on research opportunities and industry partnerships.
Wikipedia: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.
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University of Delaware accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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