univstats
  1. Home
  2. Colleges
  3. Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University

Online Programs Graduate Programs
Request Information
Compare to Rivals
Acceptance Rate 89.43 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $48,450
Student Population 2,579
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $33,953

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 2025 tuition & fees is $48,450 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,250.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,579 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 89.43% and the graduation rate is 70% 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.

Explore Valparaiso University

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, VU's tuition & fees is $48,450. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $13,250.
more costs stats
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$48,450
Graduate$13,250
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at VU. The acceptance rate of VU is 89.43% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.63%. The average graduation rate is 70% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $33,953 and 96% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,579 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Valparaiso University is 89.43 %.
Acceptance Rate
89.43%
Graduation Rate for Valparaiso University is 70 %
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate for Valparaiso University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Valparaiso University is 2,579
Student Population
2,579
Student to Faculty Ratio for Valparaiso University is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $33,953 at Valparaiso University.
Financial Aid Amount
$33,953

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-aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.valpo.edu/apply-to-valpo/
Financial Aidhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/planning/
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 142 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. 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's50
Bachelor's790
Master's270
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate271

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✔
Know about Indiana Colleges