Valley Forge Military College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,976

0.00323% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,985

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.741%

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

94.5%

631 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

90.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

94.3%

33 Graduates

About

Valley Forge Military College is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Valley Forge Military College were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Science (8 degrees), and General Health Services (4 degrees).

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valley Forge Military College. 29.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (35 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Valley Forge Military College is $30,976, which is $17,164 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Valley Forge Military College was 0.741%, corresponding to 1 out of the 135 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Valley Forge Military College is $30,976, which is $17,164 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,985.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Valley Forge Military College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,976

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Valley Forge Military College was $30,976. The cost of tuition at Valley Forge Military College is $17,164 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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

Average Net Price

$28,985

2023 Value

1.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Valley Forge Military College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,985. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Valley Forge Military College grew by 1.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Valley Forge Military College (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

$17,000

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Valley Forge Military College was of $17,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Valley Forge Military College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Valley Forge Military College (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.

0.741%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Valley Forge Military College was 0.741%, which represents 1 out of the 135 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

Valley Forge Military College received 631 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 52.4% annual growth. Out of those 631 applicants, 596 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.5% acceptance rate.

There were 86 students enrolled at Valley Forge Military College in 2023. 100% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Valley Forge Military College has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

596

Accepted Out of 631

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Valley Forge Military College was 94.5% (596 admissions from 631 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 64.3%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 52.4%, while admissions declined by 30%.

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

SAT Scores

100%

Submission Percentage (2016)

122

Scores Submitted (2016)

100% of enrolled first-time students at Valley Forge Military College in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Valley Forge Military College had a total enrollment of 86 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Valley Forge Military College is 78 students and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Valley Forge Military College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Valley Forge Military College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.3% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% Two or More Races, 9.3% Asian, 5.81% Black or African American, and 2.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Valley Forge Military College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (58.1%), followed by White Female (9.38%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Valley Forge Military College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86 students. The full-time enrollment at Valley Forge Military College is 78 and the part-time enrollment is 8.

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

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2023 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 Valley Forge Military College was 92%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
51 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students
Two or More Races
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Valley Forge Military College is 59.3% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% Two or More Races, 9.3% Asian, 5.81% Black or African American, and 2.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 19 fewer women than men received degrees from Valley Forge Military College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Valley Forge Military College is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Valley Forge Military College is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (8 degrees awarded), followed by Engineering Science (8 degrees) and General Health Services (4 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Valley Forge Military College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (6 degrees awarded), Protective Services (19 degrees), and Engineering (8 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 Valley Forge Military College are Other managers (1,320,528 people), Software developers (1,218,166 people), Accountants & auditors (1,116,034 people), Financial managers (644,593 people), and Chief executives & legislators (640,252 people).

The most specialized majors at Valley Forge Military College in 2023 are Applied Sciences (6 degrees awarded), Protective Services (19 degrees), Engineering (8 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Social Sciences (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley Forge Military College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Valley Forge Military College are Applied Sciences (6 degrees awarded), Protective Services (19 degrees), Engineering (8 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees), and Social Sciences (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley Forge Military College are Computer Systems Design (1,162,801 people), Elementary & secondary schools (564,922 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (531,484 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,577 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (505,427 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
8 degrees awarded
Engineering Science
8 degrees awarded
General Health Services
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Valley Forge Military College was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 8 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Forge Military College, which is 2.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Forge Military College in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 7 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Valley Forge Military College in General Health Services, which is 3 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Valley Forge Military College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Valley Forge Military College is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
35 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Valley Forge Military College is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
26 degrees awarded
White Female
9 degrees awarded
Asian Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valley Forge Military College is white male (26 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (9 degrees).

Operations

Valley Forge Military College employs 2 Assistant professors, 2 Associate professors and 1 Instructors. Most academics at Valley Forge Military College are Male Associate professor (2), Male Assistant professor (1), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley Forge Military College are: Management, with 5 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.31M

2023 Salaries

15%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Valley Forge Military College paid a median of $1.31M in salaries, a 15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 68.3% decline between 2021 and 2022.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$250k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Valley Forge Military College paid a total of $250k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Valley Forge Military College were Assistant professor with 2 employees, Associate professor with 2 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley Forge Military College were Management with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Valley Forge Military College was Male Associate professor with 2 employees, Male Assistant professor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Valley Forge Military College.

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