Colleges in Delaware

The First State may be small, but it boasts a wealth of higher education opportunities, not to mention sweet digs along the eastern seaboard and, depending on your mood, a point of respite from or proximity to the bustling Mid-Atlantic metropolises.

There are 9 colleges in Delaware, 5 public and 4 private, offering a wide range of programs and majors. Delaware has both small schools (defined as less than 2000 students) and "very large" ones (10,000 or more students) and everything in between, including community colleges, in urban and rural environments.

The largest public institution is the University of Delaware whose main campus is located in Newark. The U.S. News & World Report ranked UD 75th in the category of "Best National Universities." Regional (or satellite) campuses are located in Dover, Wilmington, Lewes, and Georgetown.

Other Delaware colleges include Delaware State University, in Dover Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Wesley College in Dover, Widener University in Wilmington, and Wilmington University in New Castle.

Cappex has tons of resources for students considering a college in Delaware, including plenty of ways to help you find and apply for scholarships. Begin by browsing the complete list of colleges and universities below.