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University of Valley Forge

VFCC; UVF; Valley Forge

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460-2373

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Known for business — close-knit campus

University of Valley Forge is a private institution in Phoenixville with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 471 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,016 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,499.

Established
1939
Type
Private university
Conference
United East Conference after the pre-existing UEC and CSAC merged
Division
Division III

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78%Acceptance
SAT Avg
471Students
11:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$39,016Earnings 10yr
$27,499Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Valley Forge Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,510
Room & Board$11,410
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$43,134
Average Net Price$27,499
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,957
$30–48K$26,349
$48–75K$27,104
$75–110K$28,860
$110K+$30,639

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,499

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,166

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
471
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 15%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.1%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,671
8 Years$38,446
10 Years$39,016

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$26,900
Men
$41,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
23 mi(40 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
91 mi(158 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
236 mi(409 min)

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