Valparaiso University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,033
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, Valpo U is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that Valpo U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Valparaiso University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Valpo U emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Valpo U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,796

Cost of attendance at Valparaiso University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,796

Cost of attendance at Valparaiso University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Valparaiso University received on average $33,693 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,693

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	163	26%	$5,007	$816,185
Other Federal Grant	164	26%	$6,145	$1,007,713
State Grant/Scholarships	123	19%	$7,431	$914,033
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	633	100%	$30,657	$19,406,075
Total Grant & Scholarships	633	100%	$33,693	$21,327,821

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Valparaiso University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Valparaiso University students is 74.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.4%.

74.5%

asian 73.7% 14 students
African American 44.7% 21 students
white 79.4% 429 students
unknown 95.8% 23 students
hispanic 56.1% 37 students
International Students 75.0% 12 students
Mixed Race 53.6% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pioneer Football League
Baseball Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Valparaiso University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Valparaiso University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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