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Valley Forge Military College is in a large suburb, in Wayne, PA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Valley Forge Military College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, engineering, business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Valley Forge Military College offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
Valley Forge Military College, in 2007-2008, had 181 students (216 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
Valley Forge Military College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Valley Forge Military College makes available student meal plans. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Valley Forge Military College
1001 Eagle Rd Sorley House
Wayne, PA 19087-3695
General Phone: (610) 989-1203
http://www.vfmac.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 29 | general studies, political science and government, liberal arts and humanities, humanities |
| Business and Management | 8 | business administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminology |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Mathematics | 2 | systems science and theory |
| Science | 0 | physical sciences, biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley Forge Military College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 51 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Valley Forge Military College had a total enrollment of 181 students (216 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 78% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 59% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
Valley Forge Military College offers campus housing for 220 of its 216 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,441 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,441 |
| Room and board | $ 8,535 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Valley Forge Military College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 338600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $50,112 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $42,144 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $46,512 | 3 | $52,298 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Football | 17 | 0 | 17 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
MATHEMATICS
Systems Science and Theory
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valley Forge Military College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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