Overview
Valley Forge Military College is an independent institution established in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The college is connected to a preparatory boarding school that serves students from grades 7 to 12. Students enrolling in VFMC have the option of completing their studies through three different paths, through the Corps of Cadets, as a commuter student, or through the ROTC Early Commissioning Program. VFMC’s campus features a several unique facilities, such as the H.R. McMaster Center of Security Studies, which provides students with a research-based education in criminal justice and cybersecurity.
Acceptance Rate:
94%
Average Net Price:
$35,305
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.0
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
840
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $32,176 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,176 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1303 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,190
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,460
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,280
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
17%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4027
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,460
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
19%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$13,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$125
Students receiving federal loans
19%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$10,220
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,429
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
631
Students Applied
120
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | October 15 | December 15 |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 2 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$100
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
25%
Submitting ACT
100%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 840
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.0
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Telephone: 610-989-1300
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
86
Total Number of Undergrads
86
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
5
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
12
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
100%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trojans
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
155
Total Female Athletes
27
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Valley Forge Military College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,400
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Miami
Boston
Top 5 Employers
US Army
Army National Guard
United States Army Reserve
Valley Forge Military Academy & College
United States Air Force
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Military and Protective Services
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$125
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