A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Valley Forge are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
56%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Valley Forge with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Valley Forge has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
273
|
| Women |
310
|
University of Valley Forge serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of Pennsylvania or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216542 IPEDS survey data for University of Valley Forge.
Last updated February 24, 2024