Delaware Valley University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,140

3.59% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,975

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

93.2%

2,343 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,199

76.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

55.7%

245 Graduates

About

Delaware Valley University is a higher education institution located in Bucks County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Delaware Valley University were General Animal Sciences (46 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees), and Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (37 degrees).

In 2024, 412 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delaware Valley University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (320 degrees), 12.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delaware Valley University is $42,140, which is $18,140 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Delaware Valley University is $42,140, which is $18,140 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,975.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Delaware Valley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,140

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Delaware Valley University was $42,140. The cost of tuition at Delaware Valley University is $18,140 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Delaware Valley University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,975

2024 Value

2.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Delaware Valley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,975. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Delaware Valley University grew by 2.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Delaware Valley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,750

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delaware Valley University was of $14,750 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.673% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Delaware Valley University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Delaware Valley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Delaware Valley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Delaware Valley University received 2,343 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.636% annual growth. Out of those 2,343 applicants, 2,184 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,199 students enrolled at Delaware Valley University in 2024. 63% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Delaware Valley University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,184

Accepted Out of 2,343

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Delaware Valley University was 93.2% (2,184 admissions from 2,343 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.636%, while admissions grew by 0.138%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Delaware Valley University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

63%

Submission Percentage (2024)

268

Scores Submitted (2024)

63% of enrolled first-time students at Delaware Valley University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Delaware Valley University had a total enrollment of 2,199 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Delaware Valley University is 1,691 students and the part-time enrollment is 508. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Delaware Valley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delaware Valley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.4% White, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.09% Black or African American, 3% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, and 0.318% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Delaware Valley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.8%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.3%), followed by White Male (8.64%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delaware Valley University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,199 students. The full-time enrollment at Delaware Valley University is 1,691 and the part-time enrollment is 508. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Delaware Valley University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Delaware Valley University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Delaware Valley University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Delaware Valley University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Delaware Valley University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,482 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
211 enrolled students
Black or African American
178 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delaware Valley University is 67.4% White, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.09% Black or African American, 3% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, and 0.318% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 213 students (9.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 138 more women than men received degrees from Delaware Valley University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delaware Valley University is white (320 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Delaware Valley University is General Animal Sciences (46 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees) and Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (37 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delaware Valley University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (141 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (49 degrees), and Biology (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware Valley University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,512,029 people), Secondary school teachers (509,677 people), Physicians (413,502 people), Education administrators (267,424 people), and Other managers (250,711 people).

The most specialized majors at Delaware Valley University in 2024 are Agriculture (141 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (49 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (3 degrees), and Education (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware Valley University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Delaware Valley University are Agriculture (141 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (49 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (3 degrees), and Education (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware Valley University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,785,334 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (593,673 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (504,459 people), Offices of physicians (211,439 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (206,109 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Delaware Valley University.

Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Delaware Valley University was Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Delaware Valley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

137

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

275

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware Valley University, which is 0.498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (275).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Delaware Valley University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware Valley University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware Valley University in General Animal Sciences, which is 14.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Delaware Valley University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
320 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delaware Valley University is white (320 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

8.25% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
258 degrees awarded
White Female
253 degrees awarded
White Female
251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delaware Valley University is white female (258 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (253 degrees).

Operations

Delaware Valley University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.81M (9.66%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Delaware Valley University had a total salary expenditure of 63.8M. Delaware Valley University employs 37 Assistant professors, 33 Professors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at Delaware Valley University are Female Assistant professor (30), Male Professor (20), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware Valley University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Management, with 34 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Endowment

$39.5M

2024 Endowment

6.95%

growth from 2023

Delaware Valley University has an endowment valued at about $39.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Delaware Valley University grew 6.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Delaware Valley University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.7M

2024 Salaries

1.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Delaware Valley University paid a median of $25.7M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($63.8M) and a 1.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.86% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.27% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Delaware Valley University paid a total of $7.67M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware Valley University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, Management with 34 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

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