Overview

Delaware Valley University is a University institution located in Doylestown, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 700 E. Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA  18901
United States

Contact Thomas Speakman
Executive Director of Admission
Email: thomas.speakman@delval.edu
Phone: 215-489-4343

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Animal Sciences, Other
Dairy Science
Equestrian/equine Studies
Food Science
Food Technology And Processing
Horse Husbandry/equine Science And Management
Horticultural Science
Landscaping And Groundskeeping
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Design/architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,299

Applied

2,194

Accepted

1,777

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,271

Females Applied

1,227

Females Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,028

Males Applied

967

Males Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Additional essay for Zoo Science apps

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 31st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	562	510	620
SAT Math	532	500	577
ACT Composite	25	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,680

Private

Fees

2,620

Full-time student fees

14,750

Room & board

6,930

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

32,154

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,371

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,312

Avg. Loan Aid

20,366

Avg. Grant Aid

29,690

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,777

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

38%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.71%
Black or African American	9.87%
White or Caucasian	70.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	1.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	2.94%
Other	6.5%

Gender

Male (37.54%)

Female (62.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	57%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
A-Day, Homecoming and Pride and Polish

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Animal Lifeline Club, Pre-Vet Club, Dairy Society, Block and Bridle and A-Day

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

237

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 88

Part-time - 149

Male - 124

Female - 113