Valley Forge Military College
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | October 15, 2019 | December 15, 2019 |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 2, 2021 |
Admitted Student Stats
25%
Submitting ACT
100%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 840
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
306
Total Number of Undergrads
306
Classroom Sizes
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $29,975
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| 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. | $29,975
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$17,000
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| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
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.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,343
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,384
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,904
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.
100%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,318
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.
$12,000
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
12
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trojans
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Miami
Boston
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,400
What Students Are Saying
2.46
Average Rating
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