University of Valley Forge: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6063 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1673 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1587 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #103 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #3101 of 3,570 | For Electronic Engineering |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 517
- Graduates
- 72
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- valleyforge.edu
University of Valley Forge Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Valley Forge has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 23% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 64% | 58% |
| Applicants | 616 | 287 | 329 |
| Admissions | 377 | 185 | 192 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 104 | 53 | 51 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
205 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
162 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 318 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 139 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 65 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 23 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 19 (3%) |
| Asian | 15 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Valley Forge is $27,083 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,614 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,228 |
| $48-75K | $32,077 |
| $75-110K | $33,146 |
| $110K+ | $32,981 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,800 | $9,810 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,800 | $9,810 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,800 | $9,810 |
| Fee in-district | $1,440 | $690 |
| Fee in-state | $1,440 | $690 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,440 | $690 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 629 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,750 |
| Room charge | $6,450 |
| Meal charge | $5,300 |
University of Valley Forge majors
University of Valley Forge has granted 81 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs and 32 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Valley Forge.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | 15 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | 3 | |
| Music Technology | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Social Work | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 81 | 32 |
University of Valley Forge has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 40% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Valley Forge has published 770 scientific papers with 11,015 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 | 97 |
| 1994 | 6 | 94 |
| 1995 | 11 | 78 |
| 1996 | 3 | 101 |
| 1997 | 12 | 125 |
| 1998 | 10 | 84 |
| 1999 | 9 | 96 |
| 2000 | 8 | 107 |
| 2001 | 5 | 129 |
| 2002 | 23 | 210 |
| 2003 | 14 | 170 |
| 2004 | 8 | 171 |
| 2005 | 25 | 205 |
| 2006 | 9 | 196 |
| 2007 | 9 | 232 |
| 2008 | 11 | 244 |
| 2009 | 10 | 207 |
| 2010 | 15 | 277 |
| 2011 | 21 | 321 |
| 2012 | 13 | 330 |
| 2013 | 13 | 347 |
| 2014 | 11 | 380 |
| 2015 | 19 | 327 |
| 2016 | 7 | 347 |
| 2017 | 14 | 381 |
| 2018 | 16 | 396 |
| 2019 | 21 | 438 |
| 2020 | 15 | 517 |
| 2021 | 13 | 508 |
| 2022 | 11 | 510 |
| 2023 | 8 | 574 |
| 2024 | 3 | 481 |
| 2025 | 2 | 368 |
General info
| Alternative names | UVF VFCC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 69 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1401 Charlestown Road Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 19460-2373 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 6109350450 |