Campus & Student Life at Delaware Valley University

Home to about 1,841 undergraduates in 2020, DelVal is a small, private university located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, DelVal offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by DelVal can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our DelVal Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

DelVal Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at DelVal. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit DelVal Disability Services.

DelVal for the Military

While not a "service academy", DelVal does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit DelVal Veteran Services . For more information, check out our DelVal for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Delaware Valley University

DelVal offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Delaware Valley University

DelVal has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,841 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,591 (86.4%). Part-time attendance was 250 (13.6%).

Delaware Valley University is Ranked #1,119 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, DelVal is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank DelVal #1119 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at DelVal by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the DelVal Diversity Guide.

Delaware Valley University Competes in the NCAA

DelVal has a total of 476 student athletes, 267 men and 209 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Delaware Valley University Athletics