Valley Forge Military College
- Founded in 1928, Valley Forge features an all-male college-preparatory boarding school and a co-educational two-year transfer college. The 120-acre campus of Valley Forge Military Academy & College is located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
School Highlights
- Valley Forge Military College serves 322 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 37%.
- Valley Forge Military College is one of 4 community colleges within Delaware County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Valley Forge Military College is Harcum College (4.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Valley Forge Military College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Valley Forge Military College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 21 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 322 students | 618 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 322 students | 372 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 300 |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| % Black | 17% | 14% |
| % White | 63% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 31% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $48,700 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Valley Forge Military College is a private, co-educational, two-year college enrolling approximately 220 cadets in its first- and second-year programs. Students benefit from a complete military school education that encompasses a strong academic program, leadership opportunities, character development, athletic competition and physical fitness, extracurricular activities and social interaction with a diverse group of peers. Our academic program leads to an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree. Associate of Arts degree is offered in Liberal Arts, Business, Leadership/Entrepreneurial Studies, General Studies and Criminal Justice. Associate of Science degree is offered in Pre-Engineering, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and General Sciences. Transfer of academic credits and completion of a Valley Forge Military College associate degree is facilitated by established relationships with our consortium institutions; Eastern University, Rosemont College and Cabrini College. VMFC College Transfer Officers and Advisors successfully guide students toward the ultimate completion of a baccalaureate degree in concert with the assistance from several outstanding colleges and universities. The Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It holds memberships in the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS), the Council for Religion in Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the Boarding School Headmasters' Association, and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Valley Forge is designated as an honor unit, with distinction, by the Department of the U.S. Army.
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