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Valley Forge Military College is a private two-year college committed to equipping young men and women to boldly face the challenges of life. It is the Military College of Pennsylvania.™ VFMC is designated as a Pennsylvania National Guard-Friendly School.
Our mission is to educate students within an academic and military environment to transfer to academically competitive four-year colleges, universities, or service academies. The College builds leaders of character – for the future, for the community, for the country, for the world.
At a Glance
99%
transfer placement to 4-year institutions
10:1
student to teacher ratio
Success
ECP enables Cadets to commission as officers in the U.S. Army in two years.
Honor
only Military Junior College in the Northeast.
VFMC Announces Rob Hjerling as Head Coach to Lead the Return of Wrestling
Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) announced today that Rob Hjerling, one of the most accomplished coaches in Southern Conference wrestling history, has been appointed Head Wrestling Coach as the College …
Valley Forge Military College Announces Agreement Allowing Eastern University to Purchase Adjacent Property
Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) today announced it has entered into an agreement that will allow Eastern University to purchase VFMC’s athletic campus, located north of VFMC’s main campus, further …
Cadet earns Impact Award at Promotions Ceremony
Valley Forge Military College held a promotions and awards ceremony on the main area Wednesday, November 19. Congratulations to Cadets Nathan Sweet and Douglas McFarland on their promotions in …
Range Challenge Team competes at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
The Valley Forge Military College Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team competed in the 2025 2nd Brigade Ranger Challenge at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey from Friday Nov. 14 to …
Patrick J. Murphy emphasizes moral courage, leadership in 2025 McMaster Series keynote speech
WAYNE, Pa. — Valley Forge Military College was honored to welcome Patrick J. Murphy to campus on Thursday, November 13 as our 2025 McMaster Speaker Series keynote speaker. Sec. …
Three Cadets recognized with White Star Award
Three Valley Forge Military College cadets were recognized with the White Star Award on Thursday, November 13, 2025 during the McMaster Speaker Series in the Chapel of St. Cornelius the …
Renovations complete on May H. Baker Memorial Library exterior
Renovations on the exterior of the May H. Baker Memorial Library were completed recently. Enhancements included replacements/refurbishments of the facade, portico, pillars, and front windows to preserve the historic charm …
Patrick J. Murphy announced as 2025 McMaster Series Keynote Speaker
Valley Forge Military College is pleased to announce that the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, an accomplished attorney, politician, media personality, and the Executive Director of Hilco Global’s Geopolitical Unit, will …
Alumni return for Sophomore Seminar
Seven former cadets participated in our first annual Sophomore Seminar on Friday, October 24 in the Sara Crawford Room. The event was organized by Associate Professor Hugh Pearce in …
Character Development: Dave Foster (Self-Discipline)
Valley Forge Military College hosted its second Character Development Chapel Speaker Series of the 2025-26 academic year on Friday, October 10, 2025, focusing on the character trait of self-discipline. …
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