Dr. Jennifer Delaney

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Delaney is a Professor at the Berkeley School of Education, University of California, Berkeley, specializing in higher education finance and policy. Her research utilizes advanced statistical techniques to analyze large datasets, focusing on quasi-experimental designs to answer pressing questions in public policy. Delaney has made significant empirical and theoretical contributions to understanding the complexities of higher education funding and institutional responses to financial aid programs. Prior to her position at UC Berkeley, she served as a tenured professor at the University of Illinois, where she led several initiatives aimed at enhancing public education policy. She has collaborated with major institutions and served on various advisory committees, contributing to policy reforms that promote equity in college access. Delaney's editorial work includes roles on the boards of several educational journals and an association with the American Educational Research Association. Her notable publications include works on the volatility of state spending in higher education and the social benefits of educational investments. Currently, her work addresses the intersection of public policy and higher education funding at institutional and governmental levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and conducting research in higher education finance and policy.

Director

2016-11-01 — 2023-08-01

Forum Future Public Education • Champaign, IL

Leading initiatives to promote public policy in education.

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — 2023-07-01

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducting research and teaching in educational policy and administration.

Assistant Professor

2007-08-01 — 2009-08-01

University of Wisconsin at Madison • Madison, WI

Teaching and researching higher education policy.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.