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After 87 years, University of Valley Forge to close at end of summer semester

The private Christian college in Chester County said it will end academic operations after the summer semester because of financial realities and a threatened accreditation loss.

Published Aug 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A private Christian college in Chester County has announced that it plans to close at the end of the summer semester.

The University of Valley Forge in Charlestown Township announced on Wednesday that it is shutting down its academic operations due to the school’s “financial realities.”