Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Delaware
6 degree-granting colleges and universities in Delaware that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges6
- Public42 private
- Four-year60 two-year
- Online programs5Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Delaware: Business Administration (5), Accounting (5), Criminal Justice (5), Nursing (4), Marketing (4), Finance (4).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University | Dover | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office | Dover | Public | Four-year | No |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Goldey-Beacom College | Wilmington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Delaware | Newark | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Wilmington University | New Castle | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Delaware: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Delaware?
Delaware has 6 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Delaware?
4 public, 2 private nonprofit and 0 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Delaware?
0 two-year colleges.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Delaware?
6 four-year colleges and universities, and 4 schools in Delaware offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Delaware offer online programs?
5 colleges in Delaware reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Delaware have the most colleges?
Dover (3), Wilmington (1), Newark (1), and New Castle (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Delaware?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Delaware are Business Administration (5 schools), Accounting (5 schools), Criminal Justice (5 schools), Nursing (4 schools), Marketing (4 schools), and Finance (4 schools).
How do I find a college in Delaware that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Delaware and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Delaware colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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