Delaware Valley University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,680

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,401

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.5%

2,358 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,189

77.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52%

213 Graduates

About

Delaware Valley University is a higher education institution located in Bucks County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Delaware Valley University were General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees awarded), Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (48 degrees), and General Animal Sciences (41 degrees).

In 2023, 490 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delaware Valley University. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (365 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delaware Valley University is $40,680, which is $16,105 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Delaware Valley University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 627 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Delaware Valley University is $40,680, which is $16,105 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,401.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Delaware Valley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,680

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Delaware Valley University was $40,680. The cost of tuition at Delaware Valley University is $16,105 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$28,401

2023 Value

2.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Delaware Valley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,401. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Delaware Valley University grew by 2.92%.

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

$14,850

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delaware Valley University was of $14,850 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Delaware Valley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2022, when 90% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Delaware Valley University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 627 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Delaware Valley University received 2,358 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.57% annual growth. Out of those 2,358 applicants, 2,181 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,189 students enrolled at Delaware Valley University in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Delaware Valley University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,181

Accepted Out of 2,358

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Delaware Valley University was 92.5% (2,181 admissions from 2,358 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.57%, while admissions declined by 0.593%.

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

18%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Delaware Valley University in 2023 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 2,189 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Delaware Valley University is 1,690 students and the part-time enrollment is 499. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Delaware Valley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delaware Valley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% White, 8.59% Hispanic or Latino, 7.67% Black or African American, 2.74% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Delaware Valley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.1%), followed by White Male (25%) and Black or African American Male (6.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.8%), followed by White Male (11.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delaware Valley University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,189 students. The full-time enrollment at Delaware Valley University is 1,690 and the part-time enrollment is 499. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Delaware Valley University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

66%

2023 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,510 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
188 enrolled students
Black or African American
168 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delaware Valley University is 69% White, 8.59% Hispanic or Latino, 7.67% Black or African American, 2.74% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 219 students (10%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 154 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 (365 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 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 Business Administration & Management (51 degrees awarded), followed by Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (48 degrees) and General Animal Sciences (41 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (139 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (56 degrees), and Biology (45 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 (1,505,826 people), Secondary school teachers (518,332 people), Physicians (404,571 people), Education administrators (265,253 people), and Other managers (239,690 people).

The most specialized majors at Delaware Valley University in 2023 are Agriculture (139 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (56 degrees), Biology (45 degrees), Education (69 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Delaware Valley University are Agriculture (139 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (56 degrees), Biology (45 degrees), Education (69 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,538,043 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,030,865 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (1,016,593 people), Computer Systems Design (670,804 people), and Banking & related activities (543,832 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.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
48 degrees awarded
General Animal Sciences
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Delaware Valley University was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Delaware Valley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

322

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware Valley University, which is 0.522 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (322).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware Valley University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.36 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware Valley University in Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science, which is 3.36 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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 56% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Delaware Valley University is Female and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
365 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delaware Valley University is white (365 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

11.4% of degree recipients (56 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
251 degrees awarded
White Male
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delaware Valley University is white female (251 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (114 degrees).

Operations

Delaware Valley University has an endowment valued at nearly $36.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.66M (9.91%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Delaware Valley University had a total salary expenditure of 62.8M. Delaware Valley University employs 32 Assistant professors, 31 Professors and 25 Associate professors. Most academics at Delaware Valley University are Female Assistant professor (24), Male Professor (19), and Male Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware Valley University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Endowment

$36.9M

2023 Endowment

6.52%

growth from 2022

Delaware Valley University has an endowment valued at about $36.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Delaware Valley University grew 6.52% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.8M 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

$25.2M

2023 Salaries

8.86%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Delaware Valley University paid a median of $25.2M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($62.8M) and a 8.86% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.27% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.29% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Delaware Valley University paid a total of $7.72M to 92 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Delaware Valley University were Assistant professor with 32 employees, Professor with 31 employees, and Associate professor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware Valley University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Delaware Valley University was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Professor with 19 employees, and Male Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Delaware Valley University.

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