Delaware Valley College
700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901
School Description
Provided by Delaware Valley CollegeDelaware Valley College is a private, co-educational four-year college located in Bucks County, in South-East Pennsylvania. Founded in 1896 as the National Farm School, DelVal attained junior college status in 1945 and senior college status in 1948. Our name changed to the Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture in 1960 before finally becoming Delaware Valley College, a name now recognized nationally as a leader in higher education, in 1989.
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.
Delaware Valley College is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles south of New York City. Our campus lies in historic Doylestown, the county seat. Transportation to and from campus is convenient; a SEPTA R5 station is present right on campus, and local and regional bus services run within, to and from Doylestown and the surrounding communities.
At DelVal, we believe that students learn best when classroom learning and hands-on experience are combined. Our facilities are designed with that goal in mind, and our faculty and staff utilize every building on campus in pursuit of our mission of preparing students for careers and future studies.
Our 550-acre campus includes 225 acres dedicated to field crops for our dairy and livestock operations, which include beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine and standardbred horses. Approximately 60 acres are used by our horticulture plantings of apples, peaches and various fruits, vegetables and nuts. DelVal also maintains an apiary for our beekeeping programs.
Delaware Valley College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaDelaware Valley College is a small private college located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. First established in 1896, the college was at one point known as the National Farm School. While still retaining its farm heritage by offering majors such as dairy science and crop science, Delaware Valley College has since grown to offer degrees in majors such as business administration and biochemistry.
History
thumb The college was originally founded in 1896 by Rabbi Dr. Joseph Krauskopf to educate young Jewish men into becoming scientific and practical agriculturists. The National Farm School, as it was then called, initially occupied , with only a small classroom building for instruction. After WWII, the college expanded and began offering bachelor degrees in 1948, also becoming known as the National Agricultural College. Then, in 1960, the institution changed its name to Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture to reflect its incorporation of new programs such as Food Industry (1951), Biology and Chemistry (1958), and Business Administration (1965). In the late 1960’s the college became co-educational, admitting its first female students. In 1989 the college’s trustees approved an abbreviated name, finally deeming the institution Delaware Valley College. In 1998 the college offered its first Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership. In 2001, DelVal added a Master of Business Administration, (MBA).
Mission Statement
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.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Aggies
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,918
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Delaware Valley College
Associate's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Animal Science
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Equestrian/Equine Studies
A program that focuses on the horse, horsemanship, and related subjects and prepares individuals to care for horses and horse equipment; ride and drive horses for leisure, sport, show, and professional purposes; and manage the training of horses and riders. Includes instruction in horse breeding, nutrition, health, and safety; history of the horse and horsemanship; horse development and training; riding and equestrian technique; stable, paddock, and track management; and equipment maintenance and repair.See more schools with programs in Equestrian/Equine Studies
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Equestrian/Equine Studies
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Animal Science
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Business
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Management
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Culinary Arts & Food Service
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Culinary Arts and Related Services
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Culinary Arts and Related Services
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Business
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
This program teaches students to manage agricultural businesses and operations related to the agriculture industry. The program includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities.See more schools with programs in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Animal Science
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Dairy Science
A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.See more schools with programs in Dairy Science
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General Animal Sciences
A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing.See more schools with programs in General Animal Sciences
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Other Animal Sciences
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Dairy Science
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Crop Science
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Crop Science
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Agronomy and Crop Science
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Horticultural Science
A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties; physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle.See more schools with programs in Horticultural Science
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Agronomy and Crop Science
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Food Science
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Food Science
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Food Science
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human health and safety including toxicology and pathology.See more schools with programs in Food Science
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Food Science
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Horticulture
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Ornamental Horticulture
A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science subjects, the environmental design and artistic aspects of horticultural product usage, and the management of horticultural operations.See more schools with programs in Ornamental Horticulture
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Turf and Turfgrass Management
A program that focuses on turfgrasses and related groundcover plants and prepares individuals to develop ornamental or recreational grasses and related products; plant, transplant, and manage grassed areas; and to produce and store turf used for transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable plant sciences, genetics of grasses, turf science, use analysis, turf management, and related economics.See more schools with programs in Turf and Turfgrass Management
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Ornamental Horticulture
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Agriculture Business
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Finance and Financial Management Services
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Finance and Financial Management Services
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.See more schools with programs in Management Information Systems
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Secondary Education
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Secondary Education
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Master's Level Programs
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Education
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Education Administration
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Educational Leadership and Administration
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Educational Leadership and Administration
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Education Administration
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Certificate Programs at Delaware Valley College
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Business
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Special Products Marketing Operations
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 54% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation) Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation) Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation) Track (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 25,692 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,150 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,127 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,185 | 29% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,151 | 98% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,223 | 66% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 470 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 560 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 4% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 22 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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