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About University of Valley Forge

faith-based missionsmall class sizesaccessible admissionseducation and social sciencesprivate baccalaureate college

University of Valley Forge is a private liberal arts college in Phoenixville, PA, known for its faith-based mission, small class sizes, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 82%, University of Valley Forge is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 125 students each year. University of Valley Forge is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. University of Valley Forge offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $15,323 per year; the sticker price of $41,984 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Valley Forge acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Valley Forge

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Essay Strategy
University of Valley Forge is a Christian university with a clear mission centered on faith, ministry, and service. Use your essays and any supplemental materials to show how your own faith journey or commitment to serving others aligns with the UVF community, not just in words but through concrete examples from your life.
Extracurriculars
UVF looks for students who are active in their faith communities, so highlight leadership roles in church, campus ministry, mission trips, or faith-based volunteer work prominently in your application rather than burying them in a general activities list.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Valley Forge actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$30.6k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$31.2k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$32.1k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$33.1k
110k+~$42k/yr$33.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

56%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
470
Undergrad Enrollment
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