Delaware Valley University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Doylestown, PA
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#46 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,199

Location Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Website delval.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Delaware Valley University occupies a 570-acre suburban campus in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles north of Philadelphia. Founded in 1896 as the National Farm School, the institution has maintained its agricultural roots while expanding into a comprehensive university offering programs across business, sciences, and liberal arts. The university is particularly known for its programs in animal science, agriculture, conservation, and environmental science, featuring working farms, equestrian facilities, and research greenhouses that serve as hands-on learning laboratories. Students are required to complete experiential learning projects through the Experience360 Program, which integrates internships and career preparation into the curriculum. The campus includes traditional residence halls and suite-style housing options, with many buildings reflecting the institution's agricultural heritage through preserved historic structures alongside modern academic facilities.

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Ratings

Delaware Valley University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Delaware Valley University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#597
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#406
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#53
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#46
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#64

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1090/1303
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/30
GPA 3.46

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 19.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,850

Costs for Delaware Valley University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,850
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$2,710
Room and Board		$15,076
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,040
Total One Year Cost		$65,676

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Delaware Valley University are Agriculture, Business, and Biology. 47% of students major in Agriculture, 18% in Business, and 13% in Biology.