University of Valley Forge

Overview

University of Valley Forge is a Comprehensive institution located in Phoenixville, PA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA  19460
United States

Contact Claire M. Eiler
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@valleyforge.edu
Phone: 610-917-1487
Fax: 610-917-2069

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Deaf Studies
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Human Resources Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
International And Intercultural Communication
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies Related
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Missionary Studies And Missiology
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Theology
Theology And Religious Vocations Related
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music Performance
Music Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

498

Applied

265

Accepted

705

Enrolled

Female Admissions

274

Females Applied

154

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

224

Males Applied

111

Males Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.13

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	19	16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

20,266

Fees

1,172

Full-time student fees

9,886

Room & board

5,386

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

13,961

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,142

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,017

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,059

Avg. Loan Aid

8,222

Avg. Grant Aid

10,584

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

56%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

705

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

56%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.54%
Black or African American	16.39%
White or Caucasian	55.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.3%
Asian	1.5%
Two or more races	4.81%
Other	3.61%

Gender

Male (47.23%)

Female (52.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	70%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Community Service Day, Sacred Assembly and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Homeless Ministry, The Art Of, Noteworthy, Inspire India and Audience of One

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Golf	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer			No
Softball	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No

Faculty

117

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 25

Part-time - 92

Male - 61

Female - 56

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