University of Valley Forge: Review & Facts

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University of Valley Forge is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 585 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1931 and is the only college located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

University of Valley Forge is affiliated with Assemblies of God Church.

Academic Offerings

University of Valley Forge will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
28
University of Valley Forge implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Management, Education, Communication and Journalism, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Valley Forge is fair at 71% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is low - 45%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Valley Forge is good - 11:1. Read more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are high - about $22,400 a year. The additional fees at University of Valley Forge not covered by tuition are nearly $1,400; which comes to $23,800 per year.

Read the details about University of Valley Forge additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
According to recent data, 370 applications were submitted and 305 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

University of Valley Forge might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Valley Forge in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,100
Medium
University of Valley Forge offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Valley Forge, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
University of Valley Forge offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,100 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Valley Forge seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Valley Forge Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Valley Forge
1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
19460-2373, USA
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