University of Valley Forge
VFCC; UVF; Valley Forge
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460-2373
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
University of Valley Forge is a private institution in Phoenixville with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 471 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,016 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,499.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The University of Valley Forge began as a summer Bible School on the campgrounds of Maranatha Park in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, in 1932.
- •The summer Bible School grew into a permanent Bible School and, in 1939, was chartered as Eastern Bible Institute.
- •The school received its accreditation from the state in 1975 and subsequently became the Northeast Bible College.
- •The institute moved in 1976 to the campus of the former Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville.
- •In the summer of 2002, the college was granted accreditation with Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
26.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$20,166
Programs (38)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
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Plan Your Visit
Days out near Phoenixville
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Valley Forge, from real bookable tour times.
- DeSales University · Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaPublic and private17 days
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church · Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaVery small colleges13 days