About University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, is home to University of Delaware, a public university serving roughly 19,070 undergraduates, most of them full time. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 16 to 1.
Nursing programs at University of Delaware
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 196 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, fewer than 5 master’s-level nursing graduates, and fewer than 5 doctoral-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $17,700 a year for in-state students and $43,200 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $16,300 a year. About 20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $27,000. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $88,300 one year after finishing and $98,500 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 78% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 92% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
The school admits most applicants (about 71% overall), but that does not mean a nursing seat is guaranteed. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. To work as a nurse in Delaware, graduates apply for a license with the state board of nursing in Delaware and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our Delaware nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.