University of Delaware, Public university in Newark, United States.
The University of Delaware is a public university in Newark, Delaware, offering over 150 undergraduate programs for more than 24,000 enrolled students. The campus extends across several buildings and facilities in the city.
The institution began in 1743 as a free school founded by a Presbyterian minister. It received land-grant status in 1867 and officially became the University of Delaware in 1921.
The campus includes a student theater and concert halls that host regular performances. Exhibition rooms display student work and visiting shows.
The student-to-faculty ratio stands at 15 to 1, with most instructors offering office hours. The campus is open to visitors during the day, and many areas can be explored freely.
The Science Technology and Advanced Research Campus occupies a former Chrysler assembly plant. The building now houses research facilities and the College of Health Sciences.
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