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Delaware Valley University

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA · Suburb · 1,628 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$59,933
Avg net price
$28,278
Room & board
$15,076
Tuition
$44,850
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,896
$30–48k
$22,118
$48–75k
$24,746
$75–110k
$28,104
$110k+
$32,804
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1204
Reading 560663
Math 530640
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 2330
English 2231
Math 1926
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Delaware Valley University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
4-yr on-time completion
45%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,324
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,838
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,500
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$65,247
Independent students
12%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
12%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,324
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$39M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
42%
Avg faculty salary
$9,069/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,499
Federal loan rate
75%

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