The University of Delaware is a public research university. It was established in 1743 and is the largest university in Delaware. While it receives state funding, it operates with a mix of public and private support, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
As a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, it emphasizes research and public service. Though it has private university characteristics, such as competitive tuition rates, its governance and funding structure classify it as a public institution under the state of Delaware.
