 |
|
|
|
Delaware Valley College was established in 1896, and is a private college located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was initially known as National Farm School, and the name changed to its present name in the year 1989. The campus of the college is spread across an area of over 570 acres. Delaware Valley College awards more than 35 bachelor degree programs, several master’s degrees and a few associate’s degrees. The institution offers a number of pre-professional study programs. Courses are also available in adult education and continuing education programs.
Delaware Valley College's athletics department fields more than 15 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. The teams are nicknamed as the Aggies and they participate in sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, and soccer.
Delaware Valley College is located in a large suburb, in Doylestown, PA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Delaware Valley College top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study science, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, security and law enforcement, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Delaware Valley College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 560 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 2,081 students (1,857 full-time equivalent).
Delaware Valley College serves primarily full-time students. The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Delaware Valley College is to provide students with an opportunity to reach their highest potential and to acquire, in an intellectually stimulating environment, a quality education emphasizing hands-on experiential learning in agriculture, arts and sciences, business, and graduate studies. The College prepares students for meaningful personal and professional lives and leadership roles in service to the community, the state, the nation and the world by emphasizing scholarship with good citizenship, and appreciation of our cultural heritage and the importance and necessity of lifelong learning. Students are selected without regard to race, color, creed, ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, or economic status."
More complete details are provided below.
Delaware Valley College
700 E Butler Ave
Doylestown, PA 18901-2697
General Phone: (215) 345-1500
http://www.delval.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science And Care | 98 | animal science, various animal sciences courses, dairy science, equestrian studies |
| Business And Management | 72 | business management, accounting, marketing, business, MIS, financial management, special products marketing |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 53 | ornamental horticulture, agronomy, horticultural science, turf management |
| Science | 36 | biology, zoology, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | educational administration, secondary teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and administration |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 16 | agricultural operations, food science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 16 | wildlife management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer support, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | culinary arts services |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | English |
Number of programs and degrees for Delaware Valley College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 325 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Delaware Valley College had a total enrollment of 2,081 students (1,857 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 55% |
| New Jersey | 28% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Delaware Valley College offers campus housing for 1,056 of its 1,857 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Doylestown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,932 | 1,273 | 66% | 477 | 37% |
| Men | 1,019 | 618 | 61% | 206 | 33% |
| Women | 913 | 655 | 72% | 270 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 448 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,410 |
| Room and board | $ 8,964 |
| Room charge | $ 4,064 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Delaware Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325200)
Delaware Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $76,584 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $58,571 | 6 | $58,042 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $50,582 | 12 | $49,219 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $41,851 | 9 | $41,858 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $58,229 | 31 | $50,238 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal Sciences, Other
Dairy Science
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delaware Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Delaware Valley College.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Delaware Valley College with government-defined occupation categories)
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Delaware Valley College(What are QuickSchools?)
Agricultural Science And Management
Science
Conservation And Resource Management
 |
 |
||||
|
|||||
 |
 |
|
|
||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
