Explore University of Delaware Hillel
The Kristol Center for Jewish Life at University of Delaware is the focal point of Jewish student community on campus. With 2250 Jewish students on campus 13% of the undergraduate population -- our Hillel works hard to pave the way for students to have meaningful Jewish experiences. There are many Registered Student Organizations and initiatives affiliated with Hillel at UD, and we offer students the opportunity to travel on Alternative Break and Birthright Israel trips twice a year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
18,135 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
4,130 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation Yes
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Kosher Dining
Fall of 2015 the University opened a brand new dining hall with Kosher meat and dairy stations. It is OU supervised and is part of a larger dining hall.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Meals available on shabbat/holidays only
Religious Services
We have both Conservative and Reform services. Depending on the week, we may also offer an alternative option such as a discussion or meditation.
Frequency: Contact this hillel
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 71%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $14,040
- Tuition Out-of-State $37,680
- Out-of-State/Int’l 68% / 6%
- Greek Life Yes
Trips & Experiences
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for University of Delaware Jewish undergraduate students.
Yetta and Frank Chaiken Center for Jewish Studies
The Yetta and Frank Chaiken Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Delaware is pleased to offer awards of up to $400 per academic year to support research and conference attendance in any area of Jewish Studies. All faculty and graduate students at the University of Delaware are eligible.
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