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Summary
Valley Forge Christian College is a private institution that was founded in 1939. It has a suburban setting and the campus size is 106 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Valley Forge Christian College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $17,377 (2011-12).
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Our Mission is to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world. Valley Forge Christian College is part of an international network of Assemblies of God colleges and universities. As an educational resource center, the College prepares Pentecostal leaders according to Luke 2:52 - intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Since 1939, these individuals have gone on to begin a career, continue professional development, and/or pursue further education at the graduate level. Our values and committments are the following: we believe in God, we prepare for the future, we care for others, we embrace community, we affirm the dignity of all people, and we serve with creativity and excellence. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1939 |
| Religious affiliation | Assemblies of God |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Valley Forge Christian College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Valley Forge Christian College is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 76.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 76.3% 4 |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Valley Forge Christian College is 19:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 19:1 | |
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Student Life
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Valley Forge Christian College offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Valley Forge Christian College, 62 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Valley Forge Christian College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 62% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $17,377 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,436 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
