University of Delaware

The University of Delaware admissions decisions release on rolling basis for undergraduate level. Meaning, the sooner applicants apply, the sooner they are going to receive their decision. Once the applicants submit a complete application, they can expect to receive their decision in two weeks. For admission to the graduate programs, the applicants are going to receive an email notifying that an update has been posted to the application status page when a decision has been made

Given below are the University of Delaware admission requirements for the MSc in Computer Science program:

• A bachelor’s degree at a recognised four-year college or university is required. A minimum grade average of 3.2 in the major field of study and an overall cumulative index of 3.0 is needed
• Submit GRE test score
• TOEFL / IELTS test score
• Provide 3 letters of recommendation
• Minimum scores required in the English language proficiency tests at the University of Delaware are TOEFL: 79 (iBT) / 213 (CBT) / 550 (Old paper test) and IELTS: 6.5

Indian students who wish to study MBA in the USA at UD must apply online by following the admission process. Mentioned below are the documents for the University of Delaware MBA admission process for Indian students:

• Submit an online application
• Pay a non-refundable UD application fee of USD 75 or INR 6,265.51
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a qualifying GPA
• Academic transcripts
• Personal statement/ essay
• A resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• GMAT / GRE (Optional)
• A work experience of five or more years

To complete the University of Delaware application, the applicants are required to follow the steps given below:

Undergraduate Admission

• First of all, complete the university’s online application
• Submit USD 75 as a University of Delaware application fee
• Next, send official transcripts / examination results for all secondary and post-secondary work to the Office of Undergraduate admissions
• Also, send the English language proficiency scores
• Send a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or teacher. Note that the letters must be sent directly from the recommender to the university’s office

Graduate Admission

In order to complete the University of Delaware graduate application, the steps given below can be followed:

• First of all, choose the graduate programme and check the admission requirements
• Then, start the online application
• Gather the documents like academic transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, graduate application essay, resume, English language proficiency test score, etc.
• Next, upload the documents with the application
• Lastly, complete the OISS pre-arrival task list which includes preparation of the finances, obtaining a visa, making travel plans to the U.S, etc.

A. IELTS scores are accepted for University of Delaware admissions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The minimum University of Delaware IELTS requirement at the undergraduate level is 6.5, whereas, at the graduate level too, the minimum IELTS score required is 6.5. English language proficiency scores required at the undergraduate and graduate levels are given below:

Tests

Undergraduate

TOEFL iBT

TOEFL PBT
TOEFL CBT

79
550

233

Duolingo

110+

PTE Academic

53

The University of Delaware accepts international students from all around the world including Indian students. The university offers many undergraduate and graduate to students at an affordable cost. According to the statistics, there were a total of 24,412 students are there at the university. Out of this, 19,000+ were UG students and 4,300+ were graduate students. The university a number of course options at the UG and PG levels. 

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For graduate courses, the Uni of Delaware require GRE. However, this requirement may vary from course to course. Apart from the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/gre/results-and-scores" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GRE score</a>, an international applicant has to submit academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, graduate application essay, English language proficiency score, resume, etc.

According to unofficial sources, the University of Delaware acceptance rate is 64%. The university gives preference to students having higher grades or have exceptional academic or research experience. Hence, having higher grades increases your chance of getting selected at University of Virginia. Here is the list of <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/eligibility-for-studying-in-usa-articlepage-1589">eligibility requirements to get into US Universities</a>.

Uni of Delware ranks at #86 as per U.S. News & World Report 2025. Also, it is an R1 university. The total number of student enrollment at the university is 24,000+. Additionally, the campus life at this university is very welcoming as there are NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, 300+ student organizations, concerts, and other cultural activities. Additionally, the university offers a wide number of courses at the UG and PG level.

To take admission to Delaware University, the UG applications to this university can be submitted via the designated university specific application link. An application fee has to be submitted too. A few of the application materials required to apply to the university are:

• Academic transcripts
• Test scores
• Letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency score
• Financial documents

For admission to UG courses of Delaware University, international students are not required to submit SAT / ACT scores. Additionally, international students are required to submit IELTS / TOEFL scores or any other English language proficiency scores. Documents required to apply are:

• Academic transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency score
• Financial documents
• Any other course-specific document

Here are some of the famous people who have studied at Delaware University: 

• Joe Biden
• Jill Biden
• Chris Christie
• Raven
• Johnny Weir

At University of Delaware there is a Career Center which offers support to its undergraduates and postgraduate students in order to prepare for interviews, CV’s / resume, skill building, etc. The University extends its support through its following services: 

• Accelerate to Industry (A2i) 

• Career Appointments 

• Career skill-building workshops 

• Career Spotlight 

• Job Shadow Program 

• Career Fairs 

Top Employers of 2022

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

EY 

University of Delaware

KPMG

Citi

PwC

Epic

Vanguard

Amazon 

Accenture

Deloitte

Yes, GRE score is required for <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-delaware/master-of-science-in-computer-science">University of Delaware MSc in CS</a>. A total of 153 in Verbal section and 155 for the Quantitative section, and 4.0 for the Analytical Writing section is required. The entry requirements for this course are: '

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum average of 3.2
• Scholarly competence in Mathematics and Computer Programming
• If the applicants have completed Computer Science graduate courses beyond the Bachelor's degree, the grades earned in these courses will be considered. A minimum grade of 3.0 in each of these is required
• Three letters of recommendation from professors
• An English language proficiency score

A. Given below are the University of Delaware admission requirements for the MSc in Computer Science program:

1. A bachelor’s degree at a recognised four-year college or university is required. A minimum grade average of 3.2 in the major field of study and an overall cumulative index of 3.0 is needed
2. GRE test score
3. TOEFL / IELTS test score
4. 3 letters of recommendation
5. TOEFL / IELTS scores

No, GRE is not required for admission to University of Delaware MS in Data Science course. A Bachelor's degree is required for admission. A minimum UG GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. For the background, the applicants should have a major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a field of Engineering. A few of the application materials required for this course are academic transcripts, personal statement / essay, and three letters of recommendation.

The University of Delaware MBA cost vary from INR 13 L and 33 L for first-year. International students can study MBA programme at an affordable tuition fees. Mentioned below is the complete first-year University of Delaware MBA fees for International students:

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Tuition & fees

INR 32,66,922

Hostel & Meals

INR 12,40,902

Insurance

INR 2,58,166

Student Wellbeing Fee

INR 58,876

Student Center Fee

INR 19,904

Recreation Fee

INR 8,363

International Service fee

INR 30,107

Application fees

INR 6,272

mandatory fees

INR 87,142

Total approximate fees

INR 49,76,654

The duration of <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-delaware/ms-in-data-science">Delaware University MS in Data Science</a> is 18 months. This course is ranked at #1 in the Best Fortune Data Science courses as per Fortune in 2025 for affordability. It is also ranked at #24 in the Best Master’s Data Science program as per Fortune in 2025. By studying this course, students can benefit from one-on-one faculty mentorship. After pursuing this course, students can go for a variety of roles such as Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or Data Scientist.

MBA students at Delaware University are supported by award-winning faculty, career services, and advising professionals who work together to develop a customized education and career plan. The duration of the MBA course at this university is 1 year. An MBA from this university could be the students' pathway to a better salary. This university's MBA alumni from the Class of 2023 received an average raise of USD 16,000 while pursuing their degree. The average salary reported is USD 102,223 (3-year average). In the last 3 years, 93% of the MBA graduates were employed after the graduation.

The University of Delaware MSc in CS is 2 years. This programme teaches students Computer Science subjects in 4 fundamental areas: theory, software, systems and networks, and information. As per Glassdoor and Indeed, Computer Science tops the list of highly ranked occupations. To get into this course, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum average of 3.2. GRE scores are also required for admission to this university's course. Admission to this graduate programme is competitive, so it is advised to have a strong academic background.

Delaware University is one of the US' the oldest universities with land grants, seat grants, and space grant missions. As per QS rankings, this university ranks at #553 in 2026. Times Higher has placed Delaware Uni at #351-400 in 2025. 

Yes, Delaware University conducts many events for international students such as:

• International Coffee Hour
• iBuddy Game Night
• CPT Webinar for International Students
• OPT Webinar for International Students
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• International Student Career Readiness Workshop

Delaware Uni is situated on the East Coast of the U.S. in Newark, Delware. Students can check Botanical Gardens and Special Collections Library on-campus while studying at Delaware. It offers over 150 UG majors and more than 250 Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate programs. This university ranks #26 overall, according to The Wall Street Journals 2025 WSJ / College Pulse best colleges in the U.S. ranking. The total student enrollment at this university is 24,000+.