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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana

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Overview

Enrollment

2,924
Valparaiso University overview
Location Valparaiso, Indiana
Online valpo.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church in America
Valparaiso University overview
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.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1070/1280
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.76

Applications Accepted

93.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,400
Costs for Valparaiso University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Valparaiso University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 13%
Health Professions 12%
Engineering 10%
Social Sciences 9%
Education 5%

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