Delaware Valley University Acceptance Rate
Doylestown, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,358
- Admitted
- 2,181
- Yield
- 22.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Delaware Valley University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.7% in 2014–15 to 92.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,888 to 2,358 (+25%) over that period.
Its 92.5% rate makes Delaware Valley University more selective than about 15% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (94.2% for women vs 89.9% for men, a 4.3-point gap). Delaware Valley University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,888 | 1,430 | 75.7% | 489 |
| 2015–16 | 2,594 | 1,782 | 68.7% | 471 |
| 2016–17 | 2,233 | 1,527 | 68.4% | 451 |
| 2017–18 | 2,405 | 1,597 | 66.4% | 412 |
| 2018–19 | 2,423 | 1,591 | 65.7% | 443 |
| 2019–20 | 1,676 | 1,554 | 92.7% | 377 |
| 2020–21 | 2,091 | 1,915 | 91.6% | 421 |
| 2021–22 | 1,854 | 1,721 | 92.8% | 378 |
| 2022–23 | 2,299 | 2,194 | 95.4% | 438 |
| 2023–24 | 2,358 | 2,181 | 92.5% | 485 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,417 | 1,335 | 94.2% |
| Men | 941 | 846 | 89.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 520–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–27 | 2% |
How Delaware Valley University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Delaware Valley University's acceptance rate?
Delaware Valley University's acceptance rate is 92.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,181 admitted of 2,358 applicants).
Is Delaware Valley University test optional?
Delaware Valley University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Delaware Valley University?
Delaware Valley University received 2,358 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,181.
What SAT score do you need for Delaware Valley University?
Admitted students at Delaware Valley University typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Delaware Valley University getting harder to get into?
Delaware Valley University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.7% in 2014–15 to 92.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.delval.edu/.