University of Delaware SAT and ACT scores
Newark, DE · public college · 19,772 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Delaware reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Delaware?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Delaware scored 1190 to 1370, with an average of 1292. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Delaware?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 28 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Delaware require the SAT or ACT?
University of Delaware reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Delaware accept the CLT?
University of Delaware is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Delaware with similar scores
- Delaware State UniversitySAT 800–1020
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Marquette UniversitySAT 1200–1360
- Moore College of Art and DesignSAT 1180–1380
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-PonceSAT 1195–1360
- SUNY at Purchase CollegeSAT 1185–1380
- DigiPen Institute of TechnologySAT 1150–1400
- Gonzaga UniversitySAT 1190–1380
More about University of Delaware
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Delaware (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026