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University of Valley Forge

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA · Suburb · 471 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Valley Forge (UVF) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, is a private Christian university affiliated with the Assemblies of God, best known for integrating rigorous academics with a vibrant, faith-first community. Its strongest and most popular academic programs include Pastoral Leadership, Business, and a highly regarded Digital Media department equipped with professional-grade production studios. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, supportive culture centered around daily chapel services, service-learning, and NCAA Division III athletics. What truly sets UVF apart is its emphasis on immediate, hands-on training, allowing students to gain real-world experience through university-led ministry trips, local community outreach, and professional media projects.

Wikipedia:The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is a private college near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is 8.8 miles (14.2 km) from Valley Forge National Historical Park. Although affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA, the denomination does not control the school. The institution will close at the end of the summer 2026 academic term.

Location
Phoenixville, PA, 19460-2373 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
23 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$45,422
Avg net price
$32,265
Room & board
$11,750
Tuition
$25,240
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$30,614
$30–48k
$31,228
$48–75k
$32,077
$75–110k
$33,146
$110k+
$32,981
Admissions
Admit rate
61%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
4-yr on-time completion
44%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
25%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,671
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,016
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500–$28,125
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,000
Student Body
Men 51%Women 49%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
47%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$36,580
Independent students
28%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
27%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,671
10 years after entry
$39,016
Theological and Ministerial Studies12
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication8
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries7
Business Administration, Management and Operations7
Psychology, General6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology3
Criminal Justice and Corrections3
Social Work3
Music3
Accounting and Related Services2
English Language and Literature, General1
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1
Marketing1
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Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
30%
Avg faculty salary
$5,928/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,098
Federal loan rate
72%

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