About Delaware Valley University

Founded in 1896, Delaware Valley University. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,967 full time undergraduate students, and 409 full time graduate students.

The Delaware Valley University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 88 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Delaware Valley University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate68%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range870-1090
ACT Range18-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

75% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 42% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Delaware Valley University.

13%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
57%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
43%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
40%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
20%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
53%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
27%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
27%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
7%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
13%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
57%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
43%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
40%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
20%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
53%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
27%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
27%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
7%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    57 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    43 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    59 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 3 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    59 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    59 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 61 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    58 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    59 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 3.5 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

Delaware Valley University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Delaware Valley University?

20 Students rated Delaware Valley University

Nicholas - 07/07/2021

Delaware Valley University is a great four year private institution where students are a name as opposed to a number. I have made valuable connections with my academic advisor, professors, and fellow classmates. The campus is well-kept and has beautiful scenery. The university is a great option for students who are interested in transferring from a community college to a four-year school.

Logan - 05/11/2021

I like the small school setting but there are defiantly some things that could be worked on. Including the on Campus housing, the food, the campus facilities, and more events/ extracurricular activities. I think a big part of it being very hard right now is due to COVID, so I understand.

Rebecca - 03/08/2021

Do NOT go here. The teachers over all are mostly okay, its the people in charge that can go shove it. They make everything a nightmare, and will screw you over at every opportunity. They will tell you things and okay things just to go back on it later saying its not possible, making it so you can't take the classes you need before you graduate. Registrar here is the biggest piece of crap possible and will lie and change their minds and ignore you and will not help you.

Emma - 03/29/2020

Overall, Delaware Valley University is an excellent school! As a student, I have so many intriguing classes with several hands-on experiences. The professor to student ratio is perfect, meaning I can receive help with almost any situation. To be completely honest, the food could be a little better, but we make the best of what we are given. The on-campus housing is pretty good for what is offered. I shared a room with my roommate and her black lab service dog, and we had plenty of room. Easily my favorite part of Delaware Valley University is the community you feel as a student. A lot of places will say "you feel like family here", but when I tell you that we truly are like a family, I speak the truth. Most people are friendly and open to any conversation, and all the staff are sweet and approachable. I am extremely happy with my choice of a college, and I can't wait to see where the future takes me.

Delaware Valley University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Delaware Valley University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Delaware Valley University is 68%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would say not to worry. I would say that the academic portion is not much different then high school was. I would say that living in a dorm isn't that bad as long as you have a nice roommate. I would say make friends with your professors, they are there to help. Most of all I would say you're going to be in the National Honor Society, just relax and try to enjoy college.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that sports were a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} commitment to that sport year round, that the food here is not good, and that freshman assigned roommates could be a disaster.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    farm kids or jersey kids.

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  5. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The amount of friends that you make because of the small size of the school. Everybody is very friendly and basically gets along with everyone else.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Delaware Valley College is a school mainly dedicated to the environment and animals. We have a lot of majors including agriculture, horticulture, and animal sciences. On campus we have orchards where apples and peaches grow. There is also farms that contain horses, pigs, cows, chickens, sheep, and llamas. My college has a dairy from our cows and a farmer's market that sells our produce and plants. This school is very hands on and gives the tools needed to survive in an animal or agricultural field. I enjoy being in a place that is so connected to the environment.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The unique part of Delaware Valley College is that you are able to get more one on one help with your professors. They are very friendly and are always there to help you at any time. Since it is not a large university, you have a more personal connection with your professors. They actually know your name as opposed to you just being a number in a class size of 300 plus students.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    Since it is a small campus, being able to roll out of bed 5 minutes before class, not running to class, and still being on time is very nice.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think the worst thing about this school is that a lot of people leave on the weekends to go home so there really is not much to do on the weekends. Only the people that have a sporting event to attend to or live far away go home. You really have to know people to have a good time.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Those that have business, computer, agriculture or science based interests. should attend this school. The students and faculty are very nice, and you will get the most out of your education if you are in a field that many of the professors here are.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Hands on education

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There is not much to do activity wise on campus. The weekends are quite boring and there is not much for the students to do to have fun and get to know each other. I would really like for there to be more to do on campus.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A very liberal and theoretical person.

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  14. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Pretty much.

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  15. What are the academics like at your school?

    It's really not a hard school at all. You have to be an idiot not to do well here. However, that does not mean you will not get a good education here if you are in the ag/science departments. Don't bother wasting your money (and a lot of it to go here) if you're going to major in anything else.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are a few fraternities and sororities but joining one is not vital for a good social life. However, if you don't enjoy drinking every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening into the next morning, you'll be very bored on the weekends. Many people start drinking around noon or the early evening and don't stop until they fall asleep early in the next day. Then they eat, shower, and start all over again. Classes are definitely attended a little drunk on those days. People just laugh it off because those kids know when to crunch down and get their work done. There really isn't anything else to do around here. Even if you have a car, there's nowhere to go in Doylestown. A ton of kids go home for the weekend so you need to make sure you're friends with kids who live far away if you don't plan on going home for the weekend.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Three major stereotypes usually: 1) If you are an agriculture/science major (crop science, dairy science): You know your stuff and you're really just here for the piece of paper or you're looking to go on to vet school. You're a hick. 2) If you are any other major (business, accounting, etc): You're not very smart and either played a sport that you want to keep playing poorly (we're DIII) or you live close (or you're from Jersey). You're a guido.

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  18. What is your overall opinion of this school?

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

1,967

Total Undergrad Enrollment

409

Total Grad Students

48%

Out-Of-State

52%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

55

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

47%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
72%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Delaware Valley University receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 80% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$36,710

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$13,328

Room and Board

51,038

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,538
$30 - $48K
$24,142
$48 - $75K
$24,717
$75 - $110K
$29,059
$110K & UP
$32,252

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