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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 | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, Valparaiso University is a mid-size 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 5,491 prospective students applied, and 4,714 were granted admission. Of those admitted 647 enrolled in the school. 3,481 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 305 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $40,520 plus fees of $1,300. Valpo is ranked 285 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Valpo is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Valparaiso University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#285 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#200 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#129 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1290 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,300 |
| Room and Board | $12,260 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,900 |
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.
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