Delaware Valley Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Delaware Valley University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Delaware Valley to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Delaware Valley University (Delaware Valley)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Delaware Valley's acceptance rate is 93.21% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,343 students applied and 2,184 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Delaware Valley.

To apply to Delaware Valley, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Delaware Valley's acceptance rate places 74th out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 27 at Delaware Valley. Delaware Valley's SAT score ranks 30th out of 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Delaware Valley's yield rate is 19.60%, which is moderately lower by 9.83 percentage points (approximately 33.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Delaware Valley at Pennsylvania colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Delaware Valley's acceptance rate is 93.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.60%. 1,020 men and 1,323 women applied to Delaware Valley and 938 men and 1,246 women students were accepted.

Among them, 162 men and 266 women were enrolled in Delaware Valley. You can explore the Delaware Valley's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Delaware Valley
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,343	1,020	1,323	0	0
Admitted	2,184	938	1,246	0	0
Enrolled	428	162	266	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.21%	91.96%	94.18%	-	-
Yield	19.60%	17.27%	21.35%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Delaware Valley University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 268 students (63% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 42 students (10% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Delaware Valley.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,190, including 610 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 580 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 663 and the 25th percentile is 560. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 640 and the 25th percentile is 530.

The median ACT composite score is 27, with a 75th percentile score of 30 and a 25th percentile score of 23 at Delaware Valley. The median ACT Math score is 24 and the median ACT English score is 26.

How competitive is Delaware Valley's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Delaware Valley University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,106, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Delaware Valley
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,090	1,190	1,303
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	610	663
SAT Math	530	580	640
ACT Composite	23	27	30
ACT Math	19	24	26
ACT English	22	26	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Delaware Valley University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Delaware Valley. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Delaware Valley University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Delaware Valley Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Delaware Valley:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.delval.edu/admission-aid
Online Application: www.delval.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Delaware Valley?

Delaware Valley is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 93.21%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Delaware Valley?

Delaware Valley recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Delaware Valley is 1,190, and the average ACT score is 27. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Delaware Valley require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Delaware Valley requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Delaware Valley admission?

Delaware Valley recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Delaware Valley does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Delaware Valley requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Delaware Valley requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Delaware Valley?

The institutional SAT code for Delaware Valley is 2510.