Delaware Colleges & Universities

Learn more about options available at in-state schools, application dates and application fees.

Delaware Tech offers many programs of study, including 2- and 4-year degrees and certificates. The College has established over 225 program-to-program transfer agreements, in which a student may earn their associate degree from Delaware Tech and then seamlessly transfer to a senior institution to complete their bachelor’s degree. Visit dtcc.edu/academics/transfer-options/connected-degrees to explore all of the connected degree programs Delaware Tech offers.

Campus Locations: Wilmington, Stanton, Dover, and Georgetown

Online Application and Requirements: apply.dtcc.edu

Application Fee: No application fee

Application Deadline: Rolling Admission, apply at any time

Note: Apply 30 days before starting classes

Student Financial Aid Deadline: June 1, 2025; FAFSA Code: 011727
Students may be eligible for the SEED Scholarship, which covers tuition for up to ten semesters toward an associate’s degree plus up to two semesters toward a bachelor’s degree.dtcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/types-aid/seed

Application Reminders:
Students will first select the campus location they wish to attend, but must remember that some programs of study are not offered at every campus. If the program of study does not show up as an option, once the campus is selected, then the student will know the program is not offered at that campus.

Students who may have applied previously, such as dual-enrolled students, should reapply using the online application at apply.dtcc.edu.

More Information: dtcc.edu

Virtual Tour: dtcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/prospective-student-information/campus-tours-visit

Established in 1891, Delaware State University (DSU) is a part of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community. The university is known for their excellence in teaching, research and public service and strives to be the most Diverse, Contemporary HBCU in America. DSU offers 44 undergraduate bachelor’s degree programs, 18 master’s degree programs, and five doctoral degree programs across 17 academic departments and four colleges. They also have an Aviation Program for future pilots and aviation managers.

Campus Locations: Dover, Delaware

Online Application and Requirements: desu.edu/admissions/apply-now

Application Fee: Delaware State University has a $35 application fee

  • To complete your application, please submit your high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores to the Office of Admissions – [email protected].
  • GPA requirement: 2.0 cumulative
  • SAT requirement: test score of 800 or better total score
  • ACT requirement: test score of 17 or better composite score
  • Test Optional is available until further notice
  • Email Paula Holden ([email protected]) for details and information

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024, for priority consideration

Student Financial Aid Deadline: March 15, 2025, for priority consideration; FAFSA Code: 001428

Students may be eligible for the Inspire scholarship, which provides full tuition for up to eight semesters. desu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships/inspire-scholarship

More Information: desu.edu

University Informational Book: desu.edu/viewbook

Virtual Map Tour: arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=137a8e9e12074f73979f9407d09b5133

Delaware State University Virtual Tour:

Goldey-Beacom College currently offers 20+ degree options in accounting, business administration, communication, criminal justice, digital marketing, economics, English, finance, human studies and psychology.

Campus Location: Wilmington, Delaware (Pike Creek); Residential Campus with a new residence hall offering single and double occupancy rooms

Athletics: NCAA Division II: Men’s and Women’s Basketball; Men’s and Women’s Soccer; Men’s and Women’s Track & Field / Cross-Country, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Softball, Men’s Golf, Men’s Baseball

Job Placement: Over 90% of graduates have employment within 3 months of graduation

Online Application: Go to choose.gbc.edu/applynow/inquiryform (Application for undergraduate admission must be submitted online).

Application Fee: No fee

Application Deadline: Rolling Admission (apply at any time)

FAFSA Deadline: June 1, 2025, for priority consideration FAFSA Code: 001429

More Information: gbc.edu

Goldey-Beacom College – How to Apply:

The University of Delaware offers 150+ majors across ten colleges and schools. UD was the first institution to offer study abroad and now offers over 100 programs to over 40 countries.

The University of Delaware also offers the Associate in Arts Program (AAP), in Wilmington, DE, where students can earn their two-year associate’s degree. Students in this program may be eligible for the SEED scholarship, which may cover tuition for eligible students. After earning their associate in arts degree, most students then choose to transition to UD’s Newark campus to pursue their four-year bachelor’s degree. aap.udel.edu

Campus Location: Newark (main campus)

Online Application: udel.edu/applytoday

Application Fee: $75; Application fee is waived August 1 – December 31 for students participating in Launch Month. Students should select the Delaware Application Month fee waiver option when completing the application.

Early Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
Honors & Nursing College Deadline: December 1, 2024
General Admissions Deadline: January 15, 2025

FAFSA Deadline: January 15, 2025; FAFSA Code: 001431

More Information: udel.edu

University of Delaware – Self-Reported Academic Record Walkthrough:

Wilmington University offers associate degrees, bachelor degrees, certificate programs and online education options, while providing flexible class schedules to accommodate working students.

Campus Locations: Six throughout Delaware, five in New Jersey and one in Maryland.

Online Application: wilmu.edu/admission/applyonline.aspx
Make sure not to use the Internet Explorer browser, the CAM fee waiver will not work on that browser.

Application Fee: $35

Application Deadline: Rolling

FAFSA Deadline: June 30, 2025, federal deadline; FAFSA Code: 007948

More Information: wilmu.edu