Delaware Valley University
700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Delaware Valley University
About this school
Delaware Valley, founded in 1896, is a private college. Its 600-acre campus is located in central Bucks County, 20 miles north of Philadelphia.
- www.delval.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
430
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,992
- Men:806 Men (40.5%)
- Women:1,186 Women (59.5%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Delaware Valley University is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 3 | - |
Mathematics | 2 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 6 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | August 15 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for advising ACT: Used for advising |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 700 East Butler Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Doylestown, PA 18901-2697 |
Phone | (215) 489-2211 |
Fax | (215) 345-5277 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 66% of 2,405 applicants were admitted |
Women | 73% of 1,216 applicants were admitted |
Men | 60% of 1,189 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 428 (27%) of 1,597 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 247 (28%) of 889 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 181 (26%) of 708 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.30 |
375 And Above | 22% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 19% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 14% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 11% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 529 average |480-570 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 54% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 27% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 24% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 47% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 26% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 22 average |19-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 4% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 32% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 50% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 15% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $38,000 (69.41%)
- Room & Board: - $13,950 (25.48%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (1.83%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,800 (3.29%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Delaware Valley University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 17 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 30 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003252 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 387 (93.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 350 (90.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 349 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 49 (14.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $29,940 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 346 (99.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,779 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 315 (90.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,270 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 38 (10.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 63 (15.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,688 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,552 (88.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,413 (91.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,405 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 129 (9.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $27,782 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,400 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,360 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,179 (83.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,784 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 122 (8.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 312 (17.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,122 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 82% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $45,953 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 28.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Ethnic Background, Members of Minorities, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,642 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
92
Part-Time Faculty
174
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
24%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 22% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 37% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 10% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 20% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 53% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 157,376 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 160 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Delaware Valley University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
70.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
46.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
54.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
56.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (25)
- Accounting
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Animal Sciences, Other
- Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Crop Production
- Dairy Science
- English Language and Literature, General
- Food Science
- Horticultural Science
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Agriculture, Natural resources/environmental science, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (14)
- Accounting
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Counseling Psychology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance and Banking
- Human Resources Management
- International Business
- Social Psychology
- Supply Chain Management
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
8,365
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Campus Size
571 acres
Weather
Temperature | 22.8 average low in January, 81.7 average high in September |
Rain | 117 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Doylestown |
Nearest Train Station | Doylestown |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
66% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
34%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Aggies |
School Colors | Green and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Delaware Valley University offers choral groups, drama theatre, national fraternities, national sororities, dairy society, pre-vet club, equestrian team, american association of zookeepers, ffa
Sororities
11% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,756
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,992
Women
1,186
Men
806
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.6% Asian
- 9.1% Black/African-American
- 7.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 69.5% White
- 10.4% Unknown
International Students
0.8% from 7 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
430