University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 473
Graduate Enrollment: 75
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Assemblies of God Church
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.97%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.5% (2002)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 46.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 25.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 49.5%
Black: 18.6%
Hispanic: 22.4%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 18.6%
Hispanic: 22.4%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,325
In-State tuition: $23,070Out-of-State tuition: $23,070
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,724 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,690 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,248 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,690 (2022)
Average Family Income: $60,948 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,580 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 72.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,886 |
| $30k-48k | $23,589 |
| $48k-75k | $24,145 |
| $75k-110k | $27,715 |
| $110k+ | $31,558 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 45%6-year graduation rate: 56%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,801 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,178 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,091 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 9 | $31,498 ($2,625) | $42,530 ($3,544) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 17 | $27,903 | $281 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | $43,264 ($3,605) | |||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 22 | $28,000 | $286 | $31,478 ($2,623) | $48,764 ($4,064) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $25,592 ($2,133) | $36,790 ($3,066) |
| Master's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | $40,195 ($3,350) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,639Full time faculty: 28%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,477,578 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,814,572 (2022)