Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Private four-year · Suburb: Small
2,255undergraduates
89%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$23,168average net price per year
67%graduate in 6 years
79%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 6,133
- Admitted
- 5,656
- Admit rate
- 89%
- Admit rate, women
- 93%
- Admit rate, men
- 92%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 11%
- First-year students
- 596
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 27%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 540-660
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 540-650
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 6%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 25-30
| High school GPA | Considered, not required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
58 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (5)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (37 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Music Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Public Health, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (112 awarded)
Engineering (6)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Civil Engineering, General Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (7)
- Accounting Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Actuarial Science Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Management Science Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (20 awarded)
Physical sciences (4)
- Astronomy Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Social sciences (6)
- Criminology Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Economics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Geography Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (31 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Education (3)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (3)
- Biological and Physical Sciences Associate (2 awarded)
- Data Science, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (6 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (3)
- Creative Writing Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Bachelor's (2 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (1)
- Engineering/Industrial Management Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Statistics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (1)
- East Asian Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (27)
- Information Technology Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Business/Commerce, General Post-bachelor's certificate
- International Business/Trade/Commerce Post-bachelor's certificate
- Management Science Post-bachelor's certificate
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Doctorate (professional)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Master's
- Music Therapy/Therapist Post-bachelor's certificate
- Nursing Education Master's
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist Doctorate (professional)
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Public Health, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Counseling Psychology Master's
- Applied Economics Post-bachelor's certificate
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Master's
- Business Analytics Master's
- Computational Science Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Epidemiology Master's
- Educational Evaluation and Research Master's
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Post-bachelor's certificate
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Master's
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare Master's
- Sports Communication Master's
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $46,588
- Housing and food on campus
- $13,306
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,620
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $62,714
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $62,714
- Total cost living at home
- $49,408
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $14,476 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $15,334 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $20,556 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $23,539 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,871 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $34,326
- Got a grant from the college
- 99%
- Average grant from the college
- $30,671
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 26%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 56%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,351
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 58%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 66%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 67%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 75%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 67%
- Came back for year two
- 79%
| Pell grant students | 60% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 66% |
| Neither | 74% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 419 | 73% |
| Men | 388 | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 20 | 75% |
| Black | 57 | 44% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 65% |
| White | 557 | 72% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 41% |
| Race unknown | 24 | 79% |
| International | 16 | 44% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 755 | 74% | 20% |
| Started here, part-time | 2 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 206 | 78% | 17% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 13 | 54% (small group) | 38% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,846
- Undergraduates
- 2,255
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,204
- Part-time undergraduates
- 51
- Graduate students
- 591
- Students per faculty member
- 11 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 55%
- From out of state
- 43%
- From other countries
- 2%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 4%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 8%
| Women | 57% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 68% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 5% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Small
- Address
- US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
- County
- Porter County
- Type
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran Church in America
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.