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Delaware Valley University

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA · Suburb · 1,628 students
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$28,278
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$55,838
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
93%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Delaware Valley University, located in historic Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is highly regarded for its science-based, hands-on approach to education, particularly through its premier programs in animal science, agriculture, and environmental studies. The university fosters a close-knit, supportive campus culture where students benefit from small class sizes, active student organizations, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. What truly sets DelVal apart is its signature Experience360 Program, which guarantees that every student gains real-world career preparation through required internships, research, or study abroad. This preparation is further enhanced by the school's unique "living laboratory" campus, which features working farms, orchards, and state-of-the-art agricultural facilities that provide students with direct, everyday practical experience.

Wikipedia:Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private university in Doylestown Township and New Britain in Pennsylvania, with a Doylestown postal address. Founded in 1896, it enrolls approximately 2,178 students on its suburban, 570-acre campus. DelVal offers more than 28 undergraduate majors, 12 master's programs, a doctoral program, and adult education courses.

Location
Doylestown, PA, 18901-2697 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
29 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,850
Housing & food (on campus)$15,076
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$59,933
Average net price$28,278
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,850
Housing & food (on campus)$15,076
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$59,933
Average net price$28,278
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,896
$30–48k
$22,118
$48–75k
$24,746
$75–110k
$28,104
$110k+
$32,804
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
45%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
31%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
55% graduated · 35% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,324
10 yrs after entry$55,838
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$31,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1204
R 560–663 · M 530–640
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 23–30 · E 22–31 · M 19–26
SAT middle 50%: 1090–1303
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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$65,247
Independent
12%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
12%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,324
After 10 yrs
$55,838
Animal Sciences73
Business Administration, Management and Operations51
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management48
Biology, General31
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology22
Agricultural Production Operations18
Criminal Justice and Corrections15
Zoology/Animal Biology14
Agricultural Business and Management12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Communication and Media Studies10
Natural Resources Conservation and Research8
Plant Sciences7
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services6
Food Science and Technology6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$39M
Full-time faculty
42%
Faculty salary
$9,069/mo
Teaching spend
$9,499
per student
Federal loans
75%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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