66%

Acceptance Rate

$24,803

Avg.Financial Aid

003252

FAFSA Code

Delaware Valley University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.delval.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    2,428

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley University is a private university. The foundation of Delaware Valley University was laid down in the year 1896. Delaware Valley University is recognised by its official colors, green, gold. In addition to over 1,992 undergraduate students, DVU also boasts of over 430 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,422. The school has a total of 186 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 91% of the students are 24 and under at Delaware Valley University. At DVU around 67% are white, 13% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 8% are Black or African American. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Jacob Joseph Taubenhaus, Ted Cottrell, Thomas W. Watson, and Charles R. Wira in its 124 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 165 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), AHTA (American Horticultural Therapy Association), LAAB (Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board), and MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education). The total endowment of the Delaware Valley University is around $33 million (2019).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

700 E Butler Ave

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Delaware Valley University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    66%

  • SAT Range

    970 - 1160

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    19 - 27

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to DVU is fairly easy. To kickstart the admission process at DVU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 970-1170 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Delaware Valley University is 22. However, those getting an ACT score less than 18 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901-2697. To gather more information, they can call them at (215) 345-1500.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $28,796

  • Average Annual Cost

    $36,960

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,000

  • Other Fees

    $2,480

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $14,340

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,800

Total One Year Cost

$56,580

Before applying to DVU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $58,040. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($40,620), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($14,620), and budget for other expenses ($1,800). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

72%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$88

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Animal Sciences

    78 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    62 Graduates

  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...

    51 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    46 Graduates

  • Zoology/Animal Biology

    18 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    17 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    16 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    15 Graduates

  • Zoology/Animal Biology

    18 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    17 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    16 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    15 Graduates

  • Plant Sciences

    15 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    13 Graduates

  • Food Science and Technology

    12 Graduates

  • Agricultural and Domestic Animal Se...

    11 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    9 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    7 Graduates

  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

    6 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    5 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    5 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    4 Graduates

  • Environmental Design

    3 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    2 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    2 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,982

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

29%

Full-time / Part-time

88% / 12%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

65%

Unknown

14%

Black

9%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

43%

Out Of State

57%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$74,768 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 88% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

88%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$6,820/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $7,520/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$7,520/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Aggies

School Colors

green and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Total Male Athletes

345

Total Female Athletes

122

Intramural Sports

11

Sports Club

10

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Equestrian

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by DVU. At DVU, $14,620 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Delaware Valley University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at DVU costs around $7,520 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At DVU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 41% and 59%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$42,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$23,806 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$247 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$24,803

Students Receiving Federal Grants

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,893

Students Receiving State Aid

25%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,706

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$22,201

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$30,650

$30K - $48K

$29,672

$48K - $75K

$28,177

$75K - $110K

$23,341

> $110K

$20,515

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$20,282,962

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$6,770,750

The financial aid department of Delaware Valley University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,217, whereas the financial aid is $24,200. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,677, while the institutional aid is $24,200. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Delaware Valley University amount to $20,282,962 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $6,770,750.

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