Delaware Valley University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	995
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that Delaware Valley University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Delaware Valley University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Delaware Valley University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Delaware Valley University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Delaware Valley University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,380

Cost of attendance at Delaware Valley University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,380

Cost of attendance at Delaware Valley University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Delaware Valley University received on average $29,805 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,805

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	171	41%	$5,179	$885,539
Other Federal Grant	171	41%	$5,734	$980,539
State Grant/Scholarships	104	25%	$4,101	$426,552
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	420	100%	$26,455	$11,110,913
Total Grant & Scholarships	420	100%	$29,805	$12,518,004

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Delaware Valley University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Delaware Valley University students is 53.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.8%.

53.6%

asian 70.0% 7 students
African American 22.8% 13 students
white 60.2% 207 students
unknown 66.7% 12 students
hispanic 33.3% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Delaware Valley University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Delaware Valley University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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