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Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Delaware Valley University campus
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Admission rate
93%
Open
Average net price
$28,226
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings
$57,451
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Delaware Valley University is a private nonprofit college in Doylestown, PA with 1,628 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1204 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,226 per year ($21,788 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,451 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
93%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,358
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,181
Fall 2023
Yield
22%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing560–663
200800
SAT Math530–640
200800
ACT Composite23–30
136

What Delaware Valley University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$61,066
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$46,190

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$21,788
  • $30–48k$21,981
  • $48–75k$23,018
  • $75–110k$26,427
  • $110k+$34,023

Get a personal estimate with Delaware Valley University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Freshman retention
69%
Median earnings
$57,451
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,628
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
36%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black9%
  • Asian2%

Delaware Valley University FAQ

What is Delaware Valley University's acceptance rate?+

Delaware Valley University admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Delaware Valley University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–663 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1204.

What ACT score do you need for Delaware Valley University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–30.

Is Delaware Valley University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Delaware Valley University?+

In Fall 2023, 2,358 students applied to Delaware Valley University and 2,181 were admitted; 485 enrolled.

Does Delaware Valley University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Delaware Valley University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Delaware Valley University require an essay?+

Delaware Valley University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Delaware Valley University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $61,066 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,226.

What is Delaware Valley University's graduation rate?+

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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