Valparaiso University

#12 in Indiana

4-years Private College In Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University (referred to as VU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Valparaiso, IN. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Valparaiso University is $46,588. The school has a total enrollment of 2,958 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Valparaiso University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$46,588 (2023)
Acceptance Rate94.15%
Student Population2,958
Test Scores1,240 (SAT) 28 (ACT)
Graduation Rate69%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Valparaiso University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1929 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Valparaiso University is $46,588 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Valparaiso University is $12,764 for academic year 2021-2022. Valparaiso University offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $40,463 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Valparaiso University is 94.15% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.38%. The average SAT score is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 28. Valparaiso University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,958 students are attending at Valparaiso University (2,349 undergraduate students). There are 242 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 96 part-time faculty working for Valparaiso University. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 665 (full-time) and 132 (part-time). The graduation rate at Valparaiso University is 69% and the retention rate is 77% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Valparaiso University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Valparaiso University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Valparaiso University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Valparaiso University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers