A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Valley Forge Military College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
32%
|
| Black |
47%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 294% more male students than female students enrolled at Valley Forge Military College with a gender ratio of 80% men to 20% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Valley Forge Military College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
80%
|
| Women |
20%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
67
|
| Women |
17
|
Valley Forge Military College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of Pennsylvania or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
7%
|
47% 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 | 0.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216551 IPEDS survey data for Valley Forge Military College.