Delaware Valley University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Delaware Valley University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

95.4%

Admission Difficulty for Delaware Valley University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Delaware Valley University is 95.4%. Its admission rate is the 110th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Delaware Valley University and can you get accepted?

Delaware Valley University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,194 out of the 2,299 who applied were admitted.

Delaware Valley University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Delaware Valley University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.46 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1100 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Delaware Valley University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.46

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Delaware Valley University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Delaware Valley University are to have around a 3.46 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Delaware Valley University accepts 95% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Delaware Valley University is 3.46 on the 4.0 scale. 29% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #53 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Delaware Valley University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Delaware Valley University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	29.37%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	10.32%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	17.72%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	9.79%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.49%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	11.11%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	7.67%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.53%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Delaware Valley University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Delaware Valley University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1010-1198

Applicants Submitting SAT

19%

SAT Scores for Delaware Valley University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	510
Math 25th Percentile	500
Composite 25th Percentile	1010

SAT Scores for Delaware Valley University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	620
Math 75th Percentile	578
Composite 75th Percentile	1198
Average SAT Score	1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Delaware Valley University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University is 1100 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1198. Students who get into Delaware Valley University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. Delaware Valley University ranks #79 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Delaware Valley University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 920, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Delaware Valley University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1104, you have around a 95% chance of being admitted. A 1198 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Delaware Valley University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1198 and Above	Good	>97%
1104 to 1198	Avg +	95%-97%
1010 to 1104	Avg -	91%-95%
916 to 1010	Reach	84%-91%
Less than 916	Low	<84%

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Delaware Valley University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

23-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Delaware Valley University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	20
Math 25th Percentile	23
Composite 25th Percentile	23

ACT Scores for Delaware Valley University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	27
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Delaware Valley University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Delaware Valley University is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 28. The school ranks #38 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Delaware Valley University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Delaware Valley University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Delaware Valley University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 95% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 28 ACT score.

Delaware Valley University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>98%
25 to 28	Avg +	95%-98%
23 to 25	Avg -	92%-95%
21 to 23	Reach	87%-92%
Less than 21	Low	<87%

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High School Class Rank

66% of Delaware Valley University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 42% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Delaware Valley University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	19.4%
Top 25% of class	41.79%
Top 50% of class	66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Delaware Valley University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,271	1,028	2,299
Accepted	1,227	967	2,194
Acceptance Rate	97%	94%	95%
Enrolled	247	191	438
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	20%	20%	20%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Delaware Valley University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Delaware Valley University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Delaware Valley University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Delaware Valley University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Delaware Valley University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.46 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1100 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.