University of Valley Forge

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	616
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U Valley Forge is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that U Valley Forge is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Valley Forge is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, U Valley Forge emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

U Valley Forge boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,070

Cost of attendance at University of Valley Forge in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,070

Cost of attendance at University of Valley Forge in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Valley Forge received on average $16,055 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,055

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	63	64%	$5,052	$318,288
Other Federal Grant	78	79%	$5,727	$446,688
State Grant/Scholarships	23	23%	$3,909	$89,902
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	96	97%	$10,968	$1,052,893
Total Grant & Scholarships	99	100%	$16,055	$1,589,483

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Valley Forge students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Valley Forge students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.5%.

55.6%

African American 53.8% 7 students
white 57.1% 48 students
hispanic 50.0% 13 students
Mixed Race 62.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Colonial States Athletic Conference
Basketball Colonial States Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Colonial States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Valley Forge provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Valley Forge offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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