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Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901-2697

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Delaware Valley University is a private institution in Doylestown with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1180, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,838 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,243.

Established
1896
Mascot
Ram
Type
Private university
Conference
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA)
Division
Division III

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92%Acceptance
1180SAT Avg
1,644Students
14:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$55,838Earnings 10yr
$27,243Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Delaware Valley University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1180

Reading & WritingMid: 585
550650
MathMid: 565
520620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2427

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1180

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,300
Room & Board$14,750
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$58,661
Average Net Price$27,243
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,575
$30–48K$22,062
$48–75K$24,035
$75–110K$28,349
$110K+$31,988

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,243

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,644
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 9%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.2%
Freshman Retention66.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,324
8 Years$49,617
10 Years$55,838

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,900
Men
$47,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#19

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
24 mi(42 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
67 mi(116 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
255 mi(442 min)

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