Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Delaware by Acceptance Rate 2026
Delaware State University leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 46.6%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Delaware colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 3
- Cheapest net price
- $13,910
- Top earnings 10y
- $72,950
- Public / Private
- 2 / 1
Delaware State University
B- Acceptance
- 46.6%
- Net price
- $13,910
- Earnings 10y
- $49,307
- Acceptance
- 46.6%
University of Delaware
B- Acceptance
- 70.6%
- Net price
- $17,799
- Earnings 10y
- $72,950
- Acceptance
- 70.6%
Goldey-Beacom College
B- Acceptance
- 84.5%
- Net price
- $15,554
- Earnings 10y
- $59,892
- Acceptance
- 84.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Delaware colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 9.58 (2 public, 1 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Delaware State University in Dover, DE tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 46.6%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Delaware colleges are in this list?
3 Delaware colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.