More selective than 23% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Delaware Valley University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Delaware Valley University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Delaware Valley University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 663 |
| SAT math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1303 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Delaware Valley University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 560–663 | 530–640 | 23–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | 550–650 | 520–620 | 24–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Delaware Valley University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Delaware Valley University has the 86th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | 92% | 42% | $18,095 |
| 83 | Westminster College | 93% | 65% | $19,859 |
| 84 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 93% | 54% | $15,699 |
| 85 | King's College | 93% | 60% | $23,093 |
| 86 | Delaware Valley University | 93% | 56% | $28,278 |
| 87 | Pennsylvania Western University | 94% | 52% | $18,256 |
| 88 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 95% | 56% | $18,202 |
| 89 | Manor College | 95% | 26% | $13,078 |
| 90 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 95% | 40% | $17,945 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Delaware Valley University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Delaware Valley University admissions questions
What is the Delaware Valley University acceptance rate?
Delaware Valley University accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,181 of 2,358 applicants were admitted.
Does Delaware Valley University require the SAT or ACT?
Delaware Valley University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Delaware Valley University?
The middle 50% of Delaware Valley University enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1303 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Delaware Valley University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (485 of 2,181).
Is Delaware Valley University getting harder to get into?
Delaware Valley University accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Delaware Valley University overview