Delaware Valley University Admission Requirements
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Delaware Valley University Admission Overview
Delaware Valley University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Delaware Valley University admitted 93.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.46 GPA (B+) and SAT 1090-1303 / ACT 23-30. Delaware Valley University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Delaware Valley University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Delaware Valley University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Delaware Valley University
Acceptance Rate
The Delaware Valley University acceptance rate is 93.2%. Last year, 2,184 of 2,343 applicants were admitted. That is the 92nd lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Delaware Valley University typically 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Delaware Valley University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.46Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.46
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Delaware Valley University typically have around a 3.46 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Delaware Valley University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #50 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Delaware Valley University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1090-1303Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
63%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 530
- Composite 1090
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 663
- Math 640
- Composite 1303
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Delaware Valley University typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1090–1303) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. Delaware Valley University ranks #36 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1090 to 1303
SAT policy
Delaware Valley University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Delaware Valley University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 19
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 26
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Delaware Valley University typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Delaware Valley University places #29 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to Delaware Valley University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
66% of Delaware Valley University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 42% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Delaware Valley University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Delaware Valley University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Delaware Valley University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.46 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1090-1303); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211981.
GPA calculator: Delaware Valley University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026