Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

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Tuition & Fees

$48,208

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,190
Declined 801
Total Received 5,991
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Private

3,176

undergraduate students

632

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Valparaiso University, founded in 1859, is a private church-affiliated institution. It is comprised of five colleges, including Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing and Health Professions, and Christ College. Its 350-acre campus is located in Valparaiso, IN.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,808
Established in 1859
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Lutheran

Scholarships

350-acre campus in Valparaiso (population: 33,376), 50 miles from Chicago and South Bend. Major airports serve Chicago; train serves Chesterton (13 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Valparaiso University
Kretzmann Hall, 1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN
46383

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
60%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
78%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
36%
Top 1/4
65%
Top 1/2
93%
Bottom 1/2
7%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
540
75th
640
25th
530
75th
29
25th
22
75th
28
25th
22
75th
29
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,190
Declined 801
Total Received 5,991

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

60%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$28,933

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,136
Room $8,116
Board $5,190
Additional fees $3,072
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $62,714
Average Financial Aid - $28,933
Total with Avg. Aid $33,781

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,945,398
State $4,183,680
Institutional $47,032,721
Other external $837,185
Total $57,998,984

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $23,720,363
Other external $1,053,553
Total $24,773,916

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 468-2576
F: 219 464-5012
finaid@valpo.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Cheer/stunt yes yes
Dance yes yes
Esports yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

boxing, disc golf, roundnet, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

boxing, disc golf, roundnet, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, ballroom dancing, basketball, billiards, bowling, boxing, cheerleading, dodgeball, euchre, flag football, floor hockey, foosball, golf, karate, miniature golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Missouri Valley Conference, Pioneer Football League, The Summit League, Southland Bowling League

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Actuarial Science. yes
Art/Art Studies, General. yes
Asian Studies/Civilization. yes
Astronomy. yes
Biochemistry. yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. yes
Biology, General. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes
Business Analytics. yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Civil Engineering, General. yes
Communication, General. yes yes
Computer Engineering, General. yes
Computer Science. yes
Counseling Psychology. yes
Creative Writing. yes
Criminology. yes
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy. yes
Data Science, General. yes
Digital Arts. yes
Economics, General. yes
Education, General. yes yes
Electrical and Computer Engineering. yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
Environmental Science. yes
Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes
Finance, General. yes
Geography. yes
German Studies. yes
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. yes
History. yes
International Business. yes
International Economics. yes
International Relations and Affairs. yes
International/Globalization Studies. yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. yes
Marketing. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Mechanical Engineering. yes
Meteorology. yes
Music Performance, General. yes
Music Teacher Education. yes
Music Therapy/Therapist. yes
Music. yes
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist. yes
Philosophy. yes
Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Programs. yes
Physics. yes
Political Science and Government. yes
Pre-Law Studies. yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. yes
Psychology, General. yes
Public Health, General. yes yes
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing. yes
Religious Music and Worship. yes
Social Work. yes
Sociology. yes
Spanish Language and Literature. yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. yes yes
Sports Communication. yes
Statistics. yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. yes
Theology/Theological Studies. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Mechanical Engineering
  3. Civil Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,808

total students

45%

in-state

55%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

3,176
students

Female
56%
1,777

Male
44%
1,399

17%

632
students

Female
61%
385

Male
39%
247

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

2,990
students

Female
56%
1,667

Male
44%
1,323

6%

186
students

Female
59%
110

Male
41%
76

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

5%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 38
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Nepal
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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