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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University is a small, private institution located in Valparaiso, in. Founded in 1859, Valparaiso University offers undergraduate degrees in 130 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 2,342 undergraduates
cost $44,796 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Valparaiso University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.2%
SAT score average 1260
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.67
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Valparaiso University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $44,796
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,180
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,620
Cost of attendance* $60,796
Average financial aid package $37,936
Estimated cost $22,860 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $44,796
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,180
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,620
Cost of attendance* $60,796
Average financial aid package $37,936
Estimated cost $22,860 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Valparaiso University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,342, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

2,849

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Valparaiso University, students love their Dance Marathon, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
phone 219-464-5000
address https://www.valpo.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Dance marathon

Fraternity/sorority life

Alpha phi omega (volunteer honorary)

University programming council

Cultural based organizations

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Valparaiso University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Valparaiso University?

Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Valparaiso University? 

The acceptance rate for Valparaiso University is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Valparaiso University?

The average high school GPA for Valparaiso University students was 3.67.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Valparaiso University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Valparaiso University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $243,184.

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