Delaware Valley University
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$38,780
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About Delaware Valley University
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.
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.
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Students enrolled
30%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
78% On-campus
22% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 50% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 4% online
Graduate Certificate 83% online
Master's 29% online
Doctorate 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
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
- 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.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Turf and Turfgrass Management
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Turf and Turfgrass Management
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Turf and Turfgrass Management
BA
MA
DOC
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Turf and Turfgrass Management
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
3Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
7Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services
BA
MA
DOC
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
13Personal And Culinary Services
BA
MA
DOC
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
14Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
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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.
- Track Field Xcountry
- Equestrian
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