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| Location | Valparaiso, Indiana |
| Online | valpo.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, Valparaiso University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Lutheran Church in America faith. In the most recent statistical year 6,095 prospective students applied, and 5,679 were granted admission. Of those admitted 601 enrolled in the school. 2,777 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 147 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $43,400 plus fees of $1,396. Valpo is ranked 319 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Valpo is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Valparaiso University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#319 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#224 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#180 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1280 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.76 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,396 |
| Room and Board | $12,872 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $60,488 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 13% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Engineering | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Education | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152600 IPEDS survey data for Valparaiso University.
Current students may use the Valparaiso University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.