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Delaware Valley University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Doylestown, PA

$38,780

Avg tuition

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About Delaware Valley University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Delaware Valley University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,749, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,780.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

93% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1250

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

30%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

67%

Unknown

15%

Black

7%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

660

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

78% On-campus

22% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 50% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 4% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 83% online

Master's Check Bold 29% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $38,780 $38,780
Graduate $9,000 $9,000

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $14,850
On-campus other expenses $1,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,850
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,240

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $56,430 $56,430
Off-campus without family $56,430 $56,430
Off-campus with family $45,020 $45,020

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

25%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,734
State Grant Aid $4,101
Institution Grant Aid $26,455
Pell Grant Aid $4,856

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

13

Personal And Culinary Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

16

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

17

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.