Recognition & Rankings

Mission & History

A Nationally Ranked Public Affairs School at a top 10 public university

The Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware is ranked in the top 13% of public affairs graduate programs in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. The Biden School ranks #34 overall among 271 national public affairs schools and is ranked in several specialty areas.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the University of Delaware ranks #26 overall among 500 colleges and universities nationwide and #10 out of 235 among the best public universities.

UD ranks #26 in the nation

Top Ranked Public University

The University of Delaware ranks #26 overall among 500 colleges and universities nationwide and #10 out of 235 in best public universities, according to The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 WSJ/College Pulse best colleges in the U.S. rankings. The 2025 rankings reflect immense growth in UD’s accomplishments and reputation, rising from #86 overall in the nation in the 2024 survey.

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Best Grad Schools US News & World Report

#34 in Best Public Affairs Programs

#18 in Public Management and Leadership

#21 in Public Finance and Budgeting

#16 in Nonprofit Management

2025 Best Graduate Schools

In the 2025 edition of Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Delaware's graduate programs among the best in the nation.

“As we continue to enhance and expand our excellent graduate programs to meet the needs of our students and society, it is gratifying to see the expertise and hard work of our faculty and staff nationally recognized,” said UD President Dennis Assanis. “We are proud of the positive impact that our graduate students are making on the world, and we look forward to even greater successes ahead empowered by their UD education.”