University of Valley Forge will close after its summer term ends, according to a board announcement. The Pennsylvania Christian college cited years of financial distress, shrinking enrollment, and a lack of a “sustainable path forward.” The decision follows a Middle States Commission on Higher Education deadline requiring proof of compliance with financial regulations. The institution said it will maintain essential staff to support students through transitions, preserve academic records, and manage institutional assets, naming Eastern University, Messiah University, and Southeastern University as teach-out partners. The move highlights ongoing vulnerability among small faith-based institutions facing enrollment headwinds and accreditation scrutiny. The closure also underscores how accreditation actions can accelerate operational outcomes when campuses cannot demonstrate sufficient finances and compliance. Valley Forge’s enrollment had fallen to under 500 full-time students in recent reporting. The board framed the shutdown as unavoidable “until the very last moment,” with the accreditor’s financial compliance concern cited as a decisive factor.