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Valley Forge University (formerly Valley Forge Christian College) was founded in 1938. It is a private, coeducational, church-affiliated college. Its 80-acre campus is located in Phoenixville, 30 miles west of Philadelphia.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
498
Undergraduates
246
Men - 49.2%
253
Women - 50.8%
75
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
78% of 401 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
August 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.36
SAT Math
485-575 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
505-595 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18-23 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$45,777
Tuition and Fees
$24,500
Room and Board
$11,410
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Freshman Award
$20,650
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$35,540
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
23
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
45%
10-19
37%
20-29
12%
30-39
3%
40-49
2%
50-99
1%
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Phoenixville Population
16,910
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
79% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Patriot
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.9%
Asian
2.6%
Black/African-American
15.7%
Hispanic/Latino
25.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
51.2%
Unknown
0.9%
International Students
3.6% from 11 countries
First-Year Students Returning
69.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
46.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
23.4%
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