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Delaware, the “Small Wonder” state, has eight accredited colleges and universities. Explore the options and compare Delaware degree programs with our free database of college statistics.

List of the Largest Colleges in Delaware

Do you picture yourself attending a recognized university that offers everything from robust academic programs and student activities to televised sporting events? Going to a big college in Delaware might be the perfect fit for you. By choosing a large college, you'll be able to take advantage of prestigious research facilities, big libraries, a variety of housing opportunities, and more. Additionally, you'll be surrounded by many other students from different places and backgrounds. Browse through our list below of Delaware's biggest colleges to see which one best fits your lifestyle, budget, and career goals.

Rank School Name City State Net Cost School Level Retention Rate # of Students
1

University of Delaware

Newark

DE

$15,407

4 year

91.49%

23,535

2

Wilmington University

New Castle

DE

N/A

4 year

60.52%

19,043

3

Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/Wilmington

Wilmington

DE

$6,925

2 year

56.56%

9,681

4

Delaware Technical Community College-Owens

Georgetown

DE

$6,614

2 year

59.7%

5,653

5

Delaware State University

Dover

DE

$12,603

4 year

68.91%

4,857

6

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Dover

DE

$6,664

2 year

56.9%

4,087

7

Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington

DE

N/A

4 year

76.34%

2,554

8

Wesley College

Dover

DE

N/A

4 year

54%

1,924

9

Widener University-Delaware Campus

Wilmington

DE

N/A

4 year

100%

1,092

10

Dawn Career Institute Inc

Wilmington

DE

N/A

Vocational

N/A

990

11

Harris School of Business-Wilmington Campus

Wilmington

DE

N/A

Vocational

70.75%

787

12

Harris School of Business-Dover Campus

Dover

DE

N/A

Vocational

73.77%

735

13

Strayer University-Delaware

Newark

DE

N/A

4 year

0%

541

14

Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware

Newark

DE

N/A

Vocational

76.19%

231

15

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC

Newark

DE

N/A

Vocational

75.47%

225

16

Delaware College of Art and Design

Wilmington

DE

N/A

2 year

89.66%

207

17

Academy of Massage and Bodywork

Bear

DE

N/A

Vocational

N/A

102

18

Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology

Dagsboro

DE

N/A

Vocational

67.86%

98

19

Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center

Lewes

DE

N/A

2 year

N/A

57