Best Colleges in Delaware

Delaware, sometimes called “The First State,” has a humid subtropical climate that varies drastically between regions. The southern portion of the state is known for its milder climate. The second-smallest US state is considered a corporate haven and is home to more than 50% of publicly traded companies. There are 8 colleges and universities in Delaware, the University of Delaware being the oldest, having been established in 1833. Agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, and mining are the state’s primary industries, while its top tourism attractions are the Delaware Art Museum, Grand Opera House, and Nemours Mansion and Gardens.

How Were the Top Schools in Delaware Chosen?

Appily determines “Best Colleges” based on publicly-available information from the US Department of Education. Several factors include, but are not limited to, data about admitted students’ academic calibers, students’ expected career outcomes after graduation, and colleges’ investments toward making their institution accessible to all students.

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University of Delaware

The University of Delaware is a 4-year public university in northern Delaware and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the country—noting signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution in its first graduating...

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Pulling an all nighter never seemed so exciting before. One computer science class, and I felt like I could tackle and computer programming question out there. Most classes are similar in the amount of learning that goes on. Everywhere you turn...

” – David from Fairfield, CT
Delaware State University

Founded in 1891, Delaware State University is a public Historically Black College and University in the state capital of Dover. Delaware State is home to colleges of Humanities, Agriculture, Business, and Health Sciences conferring undergrad degrees...

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Learning is a fundamental thing at this school. Don't take your education for granted becuase the classroom size is small enough for you to ask as many questions when there is something not understood.

” – Karis from Suitland, MD
Goldey-Beacom College

Originally founded in 1886 as Wilmington Commercial College, Goldey-Beacom College is a 4-year private school in northern Delaware. GBC confers bachelor’s degrees in 41 academic fields of study and all undergraduates must complete a set of general...

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It's a small, yet private business college. The classes are smaller than normal colleges, and you get a lot of one on one time if needed.

” – Daryl from Elkton, MD
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Wilmington University is a private research institution situated in New Castle, Delaware. It is a member school of both the Middle States Commision on Higher Education and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Wilmington...

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The teachers really know what they're doing and how to explain it in terms that every student can understand.

” – Megan from New Castle, DE
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The Delaware College of Art and Design is a private, 2-year institution established in Wilmington. The college offers associate’s degree programs in areas of fine arts, including Sculpture, Painting & Drawing, Printmaking, Animation, Graphic Design...

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Yes i learned a ton! its a great 2 year starter school to get your associates degree at!.... all the teachers are required to have experience in the majors they are teaching..

” – RACHEL from Newark Valley, NY
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Delaware Technical Community College is the only 2-year community college in Delaware and its Terry campus is located in the state capital of Dover. DTCC Terry’s campus is home to seven academic buildings offering classes in eight Delaware Tech...

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The Owens campus is the original branch of Delaware Technical Community College and serves rural Sussex county in southern Delaware. In addition to hosting DTCC’s associate degree programs, the Owens facility provides the opportunity to earn a...

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Delaware Technical Community College is the only community college in the state of Delaware and its northernmost campus is split between two locations in Stanton and Wilmington. In addition to associate degrees and certificates in over 100 programs...

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I am a Biotechnology major so all my classes have a lot of information to give and I have plenty to receive. Not only that, the math, English, and even the computer classes have taught me things I never knew of.

” – Jessica from Newark, DE
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With campus a short drive from Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center is a nurse training academy in southeast Delaware. The Rollins School of Nursing offers a 2-year curriculum...