University of Valley Forge

www.valleyforge.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,760

2.06% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,944

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.72%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82%

416 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

583

73.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.3%

73 Graduates

About

University of Valley Forge is a higher education institution located in Chester County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Valley Forge were Digital Communication & Multimedia (28 degrees awarded), General Psychology (14 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (12 degrees).

In 2021, 125 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Valley Forge. 49.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (73 degrees), 3.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Valley Forge is $21,760, which is $−6,745 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Valley Forge is $21,760, which is $−6,745 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,944.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending University of Valley Forge received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,760

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Valley Forge was $21,760. The cost of tuition at University of Valley Forge is $−6,745 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Valley Forge (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,944

2021 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Valley Forge had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,944. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Valley Forge grew by 10.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Valley Forge (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,879

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Valley Forge was of $8,879 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.12% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Valley Forge (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at University of Valley Forge received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Valley Forge (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Valley Forge was 4.72%, which represents 12 out of the 254 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Valley Forge received 416 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 20.3% annual growth. Out of those 416 applicants, 341 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82% acceptance rate.

There were 583 students enrolled at University of Valley Forge in 2021.

University of Valley Forge has an overall enrollment yield of 36.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

341

Accepted Out of 416

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Valley Forge was 82% (341 admissions from 416 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 20.3%, while admissions grew by 3.65%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Valley Forge (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Valley Forge had a total enrollment of 583 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Valley Forge is 430 students and the part-time enrollment is 153. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at University of Valley Forge are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Valley Forge, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Black or African American, 3.6% Two or More Races, 3.09% Asian, 0.686% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.172% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Valley Forge in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40%), followed by Asian Female (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Valley Forge in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 583 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Valley Forge is 430 and the part-time enrollment is 153. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at University of Valley Forge are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Valley Forge (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Valley Forge was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Valley Forge had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Valley Forge (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
315 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
118 enrolled students
Black or African American
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Valley Forge is 54% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Black or African American, 3.6% Two or More Races, 3.09% Asian, 0.686% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.172% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Valley Forge. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Valley Forge is white (73 degrees awarded). There were 3.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Valley Forge is Digital Communication & Multimedia (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (14 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Valley Forge, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (32 degrees awarded), Communications (28 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Valley Forge are Other managers (273,172 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (267,376 people), Postsecondary teachers (149,137 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (118,624 people), and Customer service representatives (115,086 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Valley Forge in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (32 degrees awarded), Communications (28 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Valley Forge are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Valley Forge are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (32 degrees awarded), Communications (28 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Valley Forge are Elementary & secondary schools (672,868 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (406,387 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (276,328 people), Computer Systems Design (211,723 people), and Outpatient care centers (177,510 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Valley Forge.

Most Common (2021)

Digital Communication & Multimedia
28 degrees awarded
General Psychology
14 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Valley Forge was Digital Communication & Multimedia with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Valley Forge according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 63 degrees were awarded to men at University of Valley Forge, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (62).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Valley Forge by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at University of Valley Forge in Digital Communication & Multimedia, which is 1.8 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at University of Valley Forge in Digital Communication & Multimedia, which is 0.556 times less than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from University of Valley Forge completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Valley Forge is Male and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Valley Forge is white (73 degrees awarded). There were 3.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

2.4% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
37 degrees awarded
White Male
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Valley Forge is white female (37 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (36 degrees).

Operations

University of Valley Forge has an endowment valued at nearly $2.81M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 101k (3.59%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Valley Forge had a total salary expenditure of 12M. University of Valley Forge employs 11 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at University of Valley Forge are Female Assistant professor (8), Male Associate professor (4), and Male Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Valley Forge are: Management, with 26 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 5 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Endowment

$2.81M

2021 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2020

University of Valley Forge has an endowment valued at about $2.81M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Valley Forge grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Valley Forge (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.04M

2021 Salaries

6.17%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Valley Forge paid a median of $5.04M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($12M) and a 6.17% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Valley Forge paid a total of $1.2M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Valley Forge were Assistant professor with 11 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Valley Forge were Management with 26 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 5 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Valley Forge was Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, Male Associate professor with 4 employees, and Male Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Valley Forge.