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Valparaiso University

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Acceptance Rate 94.15 %
SAT Average 1,240
Tuition & Fees $46,588
Student Population 2,958
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $40,463

Academic Overview

Valparaiso University Campus, Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Valparaiso, Indiana. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
Valparaiso University is one of 2 colleges affiliated with Lutheran Church in America.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $46,588 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,764.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,958 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 94.15% and the graduation rate is 69% last year.
The salary after graduation from Valparaiso University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $54,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, VU's tuition & fees is $46,588. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $12,764.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$46,588
Graduate$12,764
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at VU. The acceptance rate of VU is 94.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.38%. The average graduation rate is 69% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $40,463 and 97% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,958 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Valparaiso University is 94.15 %.
Acceptance Rate
94.15%
Graduation Rate for Valparaiso University is 69 %
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate for Valparaiso University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Valparaiso University is 2,958
Student Population
2,958
Student to Faculty Ratio for Valparaiso University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $40,463 at Valparaiso University.
Financial Aid Amount
$40,463

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressUS Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone219-464-5000
WEBhttps://www.valpo.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.valpo.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.valpo.edu/admission/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/applying/what-to-expect/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/veterans-information/processing-veterans-information/
Athletichttps://www.valpo.edu/institutional-effectiveness/student-right-to-know/
Disability Servicehttps://www.valpo.edu/access-and-accommodations-resource-center/

Offered Degrees

VU offers 141 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's40
Bachelor's790
Master's280
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate250
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Valparaiso University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,033)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,064)

Veterans Benefits

Valparaiso University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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