University of Delaware

About

The University of Delaware has a great tradition of excellence, from our founding as a small private academy in 1743, to the research-intensive, technologically advanced institution of today. Our alumni tell our story of achievement, from our first class, which included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and one signer of the U.S.

 Constitution, to the more than 182,000 living Blue Hens who are making vital contributions to the world in science, business, education, the arts, policy, health care, the environment, and many other areas. 

The University received its charter from the State of Delaware in 1833 and was designated one of the nation's historic Land Grant colleges in 1867. Today, UD is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, 2018 Carnegie Doctoral University ‚ Very High Research Activity (R1).