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UD High Profile Rankings Trends
- U.S. News Best Colleges
- U.S. News Top Public Schools
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) World Ranking of U.S. Institutions
- Kiplinger’s Best Public College Values
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) Global Ranking
- QS World Rankings
- Times Higher Education World Ranking
- U.S. News Best Global Universities
Listing of UD Primary Rankings
Fiske Guide to Colleges
Forbes Rankings
Forbes America’s Top Colleges Ranking (2019) | UD Profile & Rankings
- Overall UD Ranking: 147 (out of 650) Rankings & Methodology
- Among Public Colleges Ranking: 41
- Among Research Universities Ranking: 80
- Among Northeast Region: 70
Forbes America’s Best Value Colleges Ranking (2019)
- Best Value Colleges Ranking: 150 (out of 300) Rankings & Methodology
Kiplinger's Best College Values
Kiplinger’s Best Public College Values (2019) | UD Profile & Overall Rankings
- UD Ranking (in state): 38 (out of 174) Rankings | Methodology
- UD Ranking (out of state): 28 (out of 174) Rankings | Methodology
Kiplinger’s Best College Values (Public & Private Combined) (2019)
- UD Ranking: 141 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
National Research Council (NRC) Rankings
National Research Council (NRC) Rankings (2011) | Rankings & Methodology (Rankings below are 5th Percentile)
- Animal Sciences: Regression-Based Ranking: 32; Survey-Based Ranking: 42
- Art History (History of Art, Architecture and Archaeology): Regression-Based Ranking: 16; Survey-Based Ranking: 27
- Biological Sciences (Biology/Integrated Biology/Integrated Biomedical Sciences): Regression-Based Ranking: 36; Survey-Based Ranking: 20
- Biomechanics and Movement Science (Kinesiology): Regression-Based Ranking: 8; Survey-Based Ranking: 5
- Chemical Engineering: Regression-Based Ranking: 10; Survey-Based Ranking: 6
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (Chemistry): Regression-Based Ranking: 53; Survey-Based Ranking: 88
- Civil Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering): Regression-Based Ranking: 24; Survey-Based Ranking: 13
- Climatology (Earth Sciences): Regression-Based Ranking: 49; Survey-Based Ranking: 50
- Computer and Information Sciences (Computer Sciences): Regression-Based Ranking: 53; Survey-Based Ranking: 68
- Economics: Regression-Based Ranking: 59; Survey-Based Ranking: 102
- Electrical and Computer Engineering: Regression-Based Ranking: 49; Survey-Based Ranking: 49
- English: Regression-Based Ranking: 44; Survey-Based Ranking: 69
- Geology (Earth Sciences): Regression-Based Ranking: 113; Survey-Based Ranking: 122
- History: Regression-Based Ranking: 55; Survey-Based Ranking: 87
- Human Development and Family Studies (Sociology): Regression-Based Ranking: 105; Survey-Based Ranking: 83
- Linguistics: Regression-Based Ranking: 12; Survey-Based Ranking: 10
- Marine Studies (Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology): Regression-Based Ranking: 18; Survey-Based Ranking: 19
- Materials Science and Engineering: Regression-Based Ranking: 13; Survey-Based Ranking: 24
- Mathematics: Regression-Based Ranking: 18; Survey-Based Ranking: 12
- Mechanical Engineering: Regression-Based Ranking: 29; Survey-Based Ranking: 28
- Oceanography (Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology): Regression-Based Ranking: 23; Survey-Based Ranking: 18
- Physics: Regression-Based Ranking: 53; Survey-Based Ranking: 48
- Plant and Soil Sciences (Plant Sciences): Regression-Based Ranking: 33; Survey-Based Ranking: 18
- Political Science & International Relations (Political Science): Regression-Based Ranking: 92; Survey-Based Ranking: 60
- Psychology: Regression-Based Ranking: 74; Survey-Based Ranking: 71
- Sociology (Sociology): Regression-Based Ranking: 83; Survey-Based Ranking: 77
- Urban Affairs & Public Policy (Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration): Regression-Based Ranking: 9; Survey-Based Ranking: 25
Poets & Quants
Poets & Quants
- 2021 Top Undergraduate Business Schools: 53 (out of 93) Rankings | Methodology | UD Profile
- 2021 Best Online MBA Programs: 34 (out of 47) Rankings | Methodology
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review (2021) | UD Profile
- Best Colleges (one of 386) Rankings | Methodology
- Best Regional Colleges: Northeastern (one of 224) Rankings
- Green Colleges (one of 416) Rankings | Methodology
- Most Popular Study Abroad Program: 10 (out of 20) Rankings
- Top 50 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs: 41 (out of 50) Rankings | Methodology
- Top 50 Online MBA Programs: 35 (out of 125) Rankings | Methodology
Time Inc.---Fortune.com---MONEY
MONEY’s Best Colleges for your Money (2019) | UD Profile and Overall Rankings
- MONEY’s Best Colleges: 69 (out of 744) Rankings | Methodology
- MONEY’s 50 Best Public Colleges: 45 (out of 50) Rankings
U.S. News - Best Colleges Rankings
U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings (2021) | UD Profile & Overall Rankings
- UD National Ranking: 97 (out of 389) Rankings | Methodology
- Top Public Schools: 40 (out of 209) Rankings | Methodology
- Best Colleges for Veterans: 63 (out of 142) Rankings | Methodology
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: 357 (out of 389) Rankings | Methodology
- Top Universities for International Students (2018) Listing | Methodology
U.S. News - Best Undergraduate Program Rankings
U.S. News Best Undergraduate Programs (2021) | UD Profile & Overall Rankings
- Best Business Programs: 97 (out of 511) Rankings | Methodology
- Best Computer Science Programs: 96 (out of 481) Rankings and Methodology
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: 53 (out of 206) Rankings | Methodology
- Best Chemical Engineering Programs: 7 (out of 32) Rankings | Methodology
U.S. News - Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News Best Graduate Schools Rankings (2021) | UD Overall Rankings
- Biological Sciences (2019): 140 (275 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering (2021): 45 (out of 134) Rankings | Methodology
- Business Schools (2021): 107 (Rank Not Published) (out of 131) Rankings | Methodology
- Part Time MBA (2021): 97 (out of 272) Rankings | Methodology
- Chemical Engineering (2021): 8 (out of 125) Rankings | Methodology
- Chemistry (2019): 59 (205 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Civil Engineering (2021): 64 (out of 151) Rankings | Methodology
- Clinical Psychology (2021): 37 (231 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Computer Engineering (2021): 61 (out of 149) Rankings | Methodology
- Computer Science (2019): 68 (188 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Criminology (2019): 15 (41 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Earth Sciences (2019): 78 (124 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Economics (2018): 97 (Rank Not Published) (138 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Education Schools (2021): 47 (out of 253) Rankings | Methodology
- Education Policy (2021): 24 (393 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Elementary Teacher Education (2021): 25 (393 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering (2021): 58 (out of 185) Rankings | Methodology
- Engineering Schools (2021): 46 (out of 200) Rankings | Methodology
- English (2018): 77 (155 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (2021): 42 (out of 97) Rankings | Methodology
- Fine Arts (2021): 124 (227 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- History (2018): 91 (151 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Materials Engineering (2021): 49 (out of 111) Rankings | Methodology
- Mathematics (2019): 74 (181 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Mechanical Engineering (2021): 50 (out of 179) Rankings | Methodology
- Physical Therapy (2021): 1 (239 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Physics (2019): 71 (184 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Political Science (2018): 81 (120 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Psychology (2018): 66 (255 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Public Affairs Schools (2021): 38 (276 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Public Finance and Budgeting (2021): 16 (276 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Public Management and Leadership (2021): 36 (276 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
- Sociology (2018): 63 (118 surveyed) Rankings | Methodology
U.S. News - Best Online Program Rankings
U.S. News Best Online Programs Rankings (2020) | UD Overall Rankings
- Online Master’s in Education Programs: 15 (out of 298) Rankings | Methodology
- Online MBA Programs: 47 (out of 321) Rankings | Methodology
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) College Rankings
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) College Rankings (2021) | UD Overall Rankings
- U.S. Ranking: 151 (out of 797) Rankings | Methodology
- Overall score = 61.5
- Resources = 16.8
- Engagement = 16.9
- Outcomes = 23.3
- Environment = 4.5
Listing of UD Global Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
(ARWU) Academic Ranking of World Universities (2020) | UD Profile and Overall Rankings
- World University Ranking (Global): 201-300 (out of 1,000) Rankings | Methodology
- World University Ranking (U.S. – National Ranking): 66-94 (out of 206) Rankings
Center for World University Rankings (CWUR)
Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) (2019-20) | UD Profile and Overall Rankings
- World Ranking (Global): 247 (out of 2,000) Rankings | Methodology
- World Ranking (U.S. – National Ranking): 88
National Taiwan University World Rankings
National Taiwan University World Rankings (2019): Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities
- Overall Ranking: 355 (out of 800) Rankings | Methodology
- Field Rankings: Rankings | Methodology
- Agriculture: 267 (out of 500)
- Engineering: 247 (out of 500)
- Life Sciences: 351-400 (out of 500)
- Medicine: 451-500 (out of 500)
- Natural Sciences: 245 (out of 500)
- Social Sciences: 247 (out of 500)
- Subject Rankings: Rankings | Methodology
- Agricultural Sciences: 351-400 (out of 500)
- Biology & Biochemistry: 247 (out of 300)
- Chemical Engineering: 174 (out of 500)
- Chemistry: 159 (out of 500)
- Civil Engineering: 239 (out of 500)
- Computer Science: 401-450 (out of 500)
- Economics & Business: 240 (out of 300)
- Electrical Engineering: 286 (out of 500)
- Environment/Ecology: 248 (out of 300)
- Geosciences: 211 (out of 300)
- Materials Science: 170 (out of 500)
- Mathematics: 301-350 (out of 500)
- Mechanical Engineering: 265 (out of 500)
- Pharmacology & Toxicology: 351-400 (out of 500)
- Physics: 301-350 (out of 500)
- Plant & Animal Science: 252 (out of 500)
- Psychiatry/Psychology: 209 (out of 300)
- Social Sciences, General: 258 (out of 500)
- Space Science: 275 (out of 300)
Round University Rankings
Round University Rankings (2019) | UD Profile and Overall Rankings
- World University Ranking: 269 (out of 820) Rankings | Methodology
- Reputation Rankings (2018): 250 (out of 784) Rankings | Methodology
- Academic Rankings (2018): 196 (out of 784) Rankings | Methodology
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (2021) | UD Profile and Overall Rankings
- World University Ranking: 301-350 (out of 1,527) Rankings | Methodology
- Top Universities in the U.S.: 82 (out of 181) Rankings
- World University Rankings by Subject (2021):
- Arts and Humanities: 301-400 (out of 565) Rankings | Methodology
- Business and Economics: 401-500 (out of 729) Rankings | Methodology
- Clinical, Pre-clinical, and Health: 301-400 (out of 856) Rankings | Methodology
- Computer Science: 201-250 (out of 827) Rankings | Methodology
- Education: 94 (out of 537) Rankings | Methodology
- Engineering and Technology: 126-150 (out of 1,098) Rankings | Methodology
- Life Sciences: 151-175 (out of 895) Rankings | Methodology
- Physical Sciences: 176-200 (out of 1,149) Rankings | Methodology
- Psychology: 126-150 (out of 533) Rankings | Methodology
- Social Sciences: 301-400 (out of 791) Rankings | Methodology
University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP)
University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) (2019-20)
- World Ranking (Global): 334 (out of 2,500) Rankings | Methodology
- World Ranking (U.S. – National Ranking): 90 (out of 352) Rankings
- Field Based Rankings (2019-20):
- Agriculture: 263 (out of 500) Rankings
- Biological Sciences: 344 (out of 1,000) Rankings
- Chemical Engineering: 203 (out of 500) Rankings
- Chemical Sciences: 199 (out of 1000) Rankings
- Civil Engineering: 299 (out of 400) Rankings
- Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services: 336 (out of 500) Rankings
- Earth Sciences: 217 (out of 500) Rankings
- Economics: 327 (out of 500) Rankings
- Education: 105 (out of 300) Rankings
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 269 (out of 750) Rankings
- Engineering: 318 (out of 1,000) Rankings
- Environmental Engineering: 230 (out of 300) Rankings
- Environmental Sciences: 244 (out of 500) Rankings
- Geology: 237 (out of 500) Rankings
- Human Movement and Sport Sciences: 46 (out of 100) Rankings
- Information and Computing Sciences: 303 (out of 750) Rankings
- Language, Communication and Culture: 233 (out of 300) Rankings
- Marine Sciences and Technology: 105 (out of 200) Rankings
- Materials Engineering: 214 (out of 500) Rankings
- Mathematical Sciences: 322 (out of 750) Rankings
- Mechanical Engineering: 256 (out of 500) Rankings
- Medical and Health Sciences: 608 (out of 1,000) Rankings
- Molecular Biology and Genetics: 318 (out of 500) Rankings
- Nanoscience & Nanomaterials: 228 (out of 500) Rankings
- Neurosciences: 446 (out of 500) Rankings
- Physical Sciences: 245 (out of 1,000) Rankings
- Psychology: 256 (out of 500) Rankings
- Studies in Creative Arts and Writing: 253 (out of 500) Rankings
- Studies in Human Society: 253 (out of 500) Rankings
- Technology: 281 (out of 1,000) Rankings
U.S. News - Best Global Universities Rankings
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings (2021) | UD Overall Rankings
- UD Global University Ranking: 336 (out of 1,499) Rankings | Methodology
- Subject Rankings:
- Arts and Humanities: 248 (out of 250) Rankings | Methodology
- Biology and Biochemistry: 180 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
- Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology: 186 (out of 250) Rankings | Methodology
- Chemical Engineering: 232 (out of 250) Rankings | Methodology
- Chemistry: 93 (out of 750) Rankings | Methodology
- Clinical Medicine: 538 (out of 749) Rankings | Methodology
- Computer Science: 437 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 268 (out of 400) Rankings | Methodology
- Engineering: 432 (out of 750) Rankings | Methodology
- Environment/Ecology: 316 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
- Materials Science: 270 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: 195 (out of 250) Rankings | Methodology
- Physics: 478 (out of 750) Rankings | Methodology
- Plant and Animal Science: 363 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
- Social Sciences and Public Health: 364 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
- Space Science: 214 (out of 250) Rankings | Methodology
QS World University Rankings
QS World University Rankings (2021) | UD Profile and Overall Ranking
- UD World University Ranking: 541-550 (out of 1,000) Rankings | Methodology
Additional Programmatic Rankings
Nursing - National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding to Schools of Nursing Rankings (2018)
- UD School of Nursing: 45 (out of 70) Rankings
Social and Behavioral Science - Consortium of Social Science Associations
Consortium of Social Science Associations – College and University Rankings for Federal Social and Behavioral Science R&D (2019)
- UD: 59 (out of 468) Rankings
Listing of Additional Acclaims
Association of Research Libraries
Library Investment Index (2017-8)
- University of Delaware Library: 66 (out of 116) Rankings
Buffalo Business First Top Public Colleges
Buffalo Business First Top Public Colleges (2019)
- Among Top 50 of Top 250 U.S. Public Colleges: UD #20 Rankings | Methodology
The Chronicle's Great Colleges to Work For
The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For (2016)
- University of Delaware recognized in the category “Compensation and Benefits” Recognized Institutions | Methodology
Civic Engagement Recognitions
TurboVote
- Student Voter Registration (2020) The Leaderboards
Washington Monthly
- Best Colleges for Student Voting (2020) Complete Listing
CNBC Make It’s Top 50 U.S. Colleges That Pay Off the Most
CNBC Make It’s Top 50 U.S. Colleges That Pay Off the Most (2019)
- Top 25 Public Universities Rankings | Methodology
Forbes Best Employers
Forbes America’s Best Employers by State (2020) | UD Profile
- America’s Best Employers by State (in Delaware): 4 (out of 25) Rankings | Methodology
Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers (2019) | UD Profile
- America’s Best Midsize Employers: 208 (out of 500) Rankings | Methodology
- America’s Best Midsize Employers – Colleges and Universities: 11 (out of 25)
Military and Veteran Recognitions
2020-21 Military Friendly® Schools List and Top 10 Gold Award | UD Profile
- UD Named to Victory Media’s 2020-21 Military Friendly® Schools List Complete Listing | Methodology
- UD Named 8th among the Top 10 Gold Military Friendly® School Award winners in the category of Tier One Research Institutions for 2020-21 Award Details
2020 U.S. Veterans Magazine “Best of the Best” List
- UD Named to U.S. Veterans Magazine “Best of the Best” Top Veteran-Friendly Schools List Complete Listing | Methodology
New York Times Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream
The New York Times College Access Index (2017)
- Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream: 93 (out of 171) Rankings & Methodology
PayScale College Salary Report
PayScale College Salary Report (2019-20) | UD Profile
- Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential (Bachelor’s Only): 180 (out of 1,566) Rankings | Methodology
- Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential (All Alumni): 202 (out of 1,603) Rankings | Methodology
- By Field/Major – Best Schools by Salary Potential:
- Art: 42 (out of 416) Rankings | Methodology
- Business (Undergraduate): 102 (out of 1,217) Rankings | Methodology
- Communication: 57 (out of 458) Rankings | Methodology
- Computer Science: 58 (out of 607) Rankings | Methodology
- Education: 101 (out of 339) Rankings | Methodology
- Engineering: 97 (out of 415) Rankings | Methodology
- Humanities: 116 (out of 573) Rankings | Methodology
- Nursing and Health Care: 196 (out of 679) Rankings | Methodology
- Science: 101 (out of 544) Rankings | Methodology
- Social Science: 204 (out of 874) Rankings | Methodology
Philadelphia Business Journal
Philadelphia Business Journal The List (2020)
- Largest Business School in Greater Philadelphia Region: 2 (out of 19) Rankings
- Largest Colleges and Universities in Greater Philadelphia Region: 4 (out of 27) Rankings
- Largest MBA Program in Greater Philadelphia Region: 4 (out of 17) Rankings
- Largest Employer in Greater Philadelphia Region: 13 (out of 123) Rankings
Public University Honors’ Inside Honors Top 50 Public Honors Programs
Public University Honors’ Inside Honors Top 50 Public Honors Programs (2018-19)
- Delaware Honors Program: 8-20 out of 50 (earned 4.5 out of 5 mortarboards) Rankings | Methodology
U.S. News Best States for Higher Education
U.S. News Best States for Higher Education (2019) | State of Delaware Profile
- State of Delaware — Overall Higher Education: 16 (out of 50) Rankings | Methodology
- State of Delaware — 4-Year College Graduation Rate: 1 (out of 50) Rankings | Methodology
WalletHub Best College Towns & Cities in America
WalletHub Best College Towns & Cities in America (2019)
Newark, DE
- 92 (out of 415) Overall Rank Rankings and Methodology
- 39 (out of 200) in the Small City category
Washington Monthly College Guide and Rankings
Washington Monthly College Guide and Rankings (2020)
- Best National Universities: 94 (out of 389) Rankings | Methodology
- Best Bang for the Buck – Northeast: 132 (out of 397) Rankings | Methodology