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About Delaware Valley University

small private universityhigh acceptance ratebiology and pre-med focussmall class sizesmasters level programs

Delaware Valley University is a private university in Doylestown, PA, known for its small private university, high acceptance rate, and biology and pre-med focus. With an acceptance rate of 95%, Delaware Valley University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 438 students each year. Delaware Valley University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1198, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Delaware Valley University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $28,585 per year; the sticker price of $59,030 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Delaware Valley University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

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95%
Overall Accept Rate
1104
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1198 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Delaware Valley University

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Application Strategy
Delaware Valley University is one of the few universities in the Northeast with deep roots in agriculture, food science, and animal science, so if any of these fields interest you, mention them specifically in your application materials rather than listing a vague interest in science.
Demonstrated Interest
Schedule a visit to the Doylestown campus and take note of specific facilities like the working farm or the labs so you can reference them by name when explaining why DelVal is a fit for your goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Delaware Valley University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$59k/yr$21.9k
30k-48k~$59k/yr$22.1k
48k-75k~$59k/yr$24.7k
75k-110k~$59k/yr$28.1k
110k+~$59k/yr$32.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,675
Undergrad Enrollment
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