University of Delaware

The University of Delaware is a privately governed, state-assisted land-grant research university in Newark, Delaware, United States. UD offers four associate's programs, 163 bachelor's programs, 136 master's programs, and... Wikipedia

• Former names:  Free School (1743–1765), Newark Academy (1765–1833), Newark College (1833–1843), Delaware College (1843–1921), Women's College of Delaware (1914–1921)
• Motto:  Scientia Sol Mentis Est (Latin)
• Motto (English):  "Knowledge is the light of the mind"
• Type:  Privately governed, state-assisted land-grant research university
• Established:  1743 (officially chartered 1769, became a college 1833)
• Academic affiliations:  ORAU, Sea-grant, Space-grant
• Endowment:  $1.78 billion (2022)
• President:  Dennis Assanis
• Provost:  Laura Carlson
• Academic staff:  1,328 (fall 2023)
• Students:  24,221 (fall 2023)
• Undergraduates:  18,812 (fall 2023)
• Postgraduates:  4,449 (fall 2023)
• Other students:  960 (fall 2023)
• Campus:  Large suburb
• Other campuses:  Dover, Georgetown, Lewes, Wilmington
• Colors:  Blue and gold
• Mascot:  YoUDee
• Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FCS – CAA, ESCHL(CUSA in 2025)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo