University Of Valley Forge

University of Valley Forge's published cost of attendance is $45,422. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $30,614, middle-income families pay around $32,077, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,981.

Azimuth ranks University of Valley Forge #1280 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

The institution's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and institutional aid forms, and University of Valley Forge participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs.

The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making attendance affordable across income levels, though the magnitude of that gap varies by family circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,868; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $45,455, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of University of Valley Forge earn median 4-year earnings of $45,455, placing University of Valley Forge in the 2.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,594 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Valley Forge in the 6.0 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks University of Valley Forge #1381 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Valley Forge's concentration in theology and religious studies.

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication is the largest program with 12 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,724, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Theological and Ministerial Studies program graduates 11 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,072, at 1.0x the CIP benchmark.

Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology and Social Work round out the core academic portfolio, each serving 9 and 9 graduates respectively. As a specialized institution focused on Theology, University of Valley Forge delivers outcomes grounded in a cohesive academic mission, with graduates entering faith-aligned and mission-driven career pathways that sustain long-term financial stability.

University of Valley Forge's program mix emphasizes theology and religious studies, reflecting its faith-based mission. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication is the largest program with 12 graduates, followed by Theological and Ministerial Studies, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Social Work, and Teacher Education.

Across 7 programs serving roughly 59 students annually, the institution focuses on Theology and related fields. The median earnings pattern reflects faith-based education outcomes.

Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates earn median four-year earnings of $46,072 with 11 graduates, while Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates earn $43,724 and Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries graduates earn $40,407. These outcomes align with vocational ministry and pastoral roles, where graduates often prioritize mission-driven work.

Education represents 12% of the institution's degree output, with Business accounting for 4%. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework provides context for how these fields align with labor-market dynamics.