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Valparaiso University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Valparaiso, IN

$43,400

Avg tuition

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About Valparaiso University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Lutheran Church in America  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Valparaiso University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Valparaiso, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,507, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 79 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $43,400.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

93% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

74% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

38%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

69%

Hispanic

11%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Black

6%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

3%

Unknown

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

11

Total Online Enrollment

1,112

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 1% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 17% online

Master's Check Bold 19% online

Doctorate Check Bold 33% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $43,400 $43,400
Graduate $11,700 $11,700

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $12,872
On-campus other expenses $1,620
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,900
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,620
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,620

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $59,092 $59,092
Off-campus without family $55,120 $55,120
Off-campus with family $46,220 $46,220

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

26%

State Grant Aid

19%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

26%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,145
State Grant Aid $7,431
Institution Grant Aid $30,657
Pell Grant Aid $4,994

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

11

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

14

History

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

18

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

19

Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Military Technologies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

22

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

23

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

24

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

25

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

26

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

27

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

28

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

29

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

30

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

31

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.