Safety Score
3.65 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Doylestown, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Delaware Valley University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,189-student campus.
- 3.65
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,400
- Rank of 3,050
- #99
- PA rank
- 2,189
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Delaware Valley University reports 3.65 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,400 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 79% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.65
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,400
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 79%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 3
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Delaware Valley University decreased from 19 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesDelaware Valley University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Doylestown, PA, enrolling approximately 2,189 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #99 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,189 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Delaware Valley University is "Rape" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 3.94 incidents per 1,000 students, Delaware Valley University reports 7% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2400
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#99
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Delaware Valley University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 21% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Delaware Valley University percentile rank 21.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2400 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Delaware Valley University reports 7% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $44,850
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $44,850
- Avg Net Price
- $28,278
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 93%
- SAT Average
- 1204
- SAT Math Range
- 530–640
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 23–30
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 54%
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,324
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $55,838
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 89%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyDelaware Valley University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 67% (9 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Fondling | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 65 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 41 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 49 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 55 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 27 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Delaware Valley University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
PA
Delaware Valley University
3.65 incidents / 1,000 students
ME
University of Maine at Presque Isle
0.91 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Kenyon College
9.62 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME · 2,187 enrolled
Safety Score 0.91
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH · 2,184 enrolled
Safety Score 9.62
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK · 2,183 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Highland Community College
Highland, KS · 2,182 enrolled
Safety Score 4.12
University of Dallas
Irving, TX · 2,182 enrolled
Safety Score 5.04
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Delaware Valley University nationally (rank #2400), regardless of size or state.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
National Rank #2399
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
National Rank #2401
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
National Rank #2398
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2402
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
National Rank #2397
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Delaware Valley University safe?
Delaware Valley University has a safety score of 3.65 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,400 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Delaware Valley University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Delaware Valley University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Delaware Valley University have fire safety data?
Yes. Delaware Valley University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Delaware Valley University's Safety Profile
Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA enrolls 2,189 students and has a safety score of 3.65 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2400 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 19 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Delaware Valley University's 3.65 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Delaware Valley University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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