Delaware Valley University's published cost of attendance is $59,933. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $21,896, middle-income families pay around $24,746, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,804.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $59,933 |
| Tuition and Fees | $44,850 |
| Room and Board | $15,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,655 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,278 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,896 |
| $30–48k | $22,118 |
| $48–75k | $24,746 |
| $75–110k | $28,104 |
| $110k+ | $32,804 |
Delaware Valley University's published cost of attendance is $59,933. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $21,896, middle-income families pay around $24,746, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,804. Azimuth ranks Delaware Valley University #1252 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Delaware Valley's aid structure combines need-based and merit components, with financial aid reducing the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and may be eligible for additional institutional scholarships based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $52,335; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,681, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Delaware Valley University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,681, placing Delaware Valley University in the 24.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,653 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Delaware Valley University in the 27.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Delaware Valley University #1092 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Delaware Valley University's concentrated focus on agriculture and related applied fields. Animal Sciences is the largest program with 71 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,225, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 45 students with median 4-year earnings of $66,210, and Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management delivers median 4-year earnings of $38,899 for 34 graduates. This specialization in Agriculture creates a distinctive earnings profile where graduates enter fields with stable demand and clear career pathways tied to regional agricultural and environmental sectors.
