School Description
Provided by Valley Forge Military CollegeOur mission is to educate cadets, within an academic and military environment to be fully prepared for their responsibilities as citizen leaders who are mentally alert, sound in body, considerate of others and possessed of the highest sense of duty, honor, loyalty and courage.
To foster the love of God and country, high moral standards and strong character traits that will make all a credit to themselves, their families, their alma mater, their country, and their God.
Founded in 1928, Valley Forge features an all-male college-preparatory boarding school and a co-educational two-year transfer college located in Wayne, Pennsylvania - just 15 miles west of Philadelphia.
Valley Forge provides students with an educational experience built on five cornerstones. A Valley Forge education is rooted in quality academic programs and supported by leadership responsibilities, character development, personal motivation, and strong athletic and extracurricular opportunities.
Valley Forge provides cadets with a complete education that prepares every part of them for success. Join our cadets and take command of your future at Valley Forge!
Valley Forge is a military academy and college - but most Valley Forge students do not pursue military careers. Regardless of their personal or professional goals, all cadets benefit from an educational experience that ensures the mental and physical discipline, teamwork, and leadership training students need to excel.
Valley Forge is one institution with two distinct academic units:
Valley Forge Military Academy is a residential learning environment serving middle school students and high school students (grades 7 through post-graduate).
Valley Forge Military College is a two-year college for students seeking to transfer to a four-year college, university, or service academy.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 19,890
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 81%
Degree Programs at Valley Forge Military College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Management
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Management
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Business/Managerial Operations
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Business/Managerial Operations
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Management
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Management
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Engineering
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General Engineering
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General Engineering
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Natural Sciences
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Physics
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Physics
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General Physical Sciences
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General Physical Sciences
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Physics
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Physics
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Social Sciences
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Criminology
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Criminology
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| Percent of Students International: | 6% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 19,890 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,890 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,500 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,988 | 17% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,767 | 9% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,390 | 4% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,416 | 47% | |
Any Aid: |
81% |
