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 135,000 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 one of only three institutions with Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Urban Grant status. UD also is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with very high research activity--a designation accorded to less than 3 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, UD offers courses in a broad range of disciplines, including 4 associate?s programs, 130 bachelor?s programs, 110 master's programs and 43 doctoral programs through our seven colleges and in collaboration with more...
