School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office Kretzmann Hall, 1700 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493 (219) 464-5011 (888) 468-2576 Fax: (219) 464-6898 [email protected] Contact: David Fevig Director of Admission |
Main Address Kretzmann Hall, 1700 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493 (219) 464-5000 www.valpo.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,881 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 657 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,824 Graduate enrollment: 520 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 92% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 85% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communication and Expressive Arts A,B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General C Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences A Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Atmospheric Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Social Sciences Criminology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Theology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Valparaiso University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (219) 464-5000 |
| Website: | www.valpo.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.valpo.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Address: | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,412 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 70% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,958 (90% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $37,450 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $37,450 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $25,412 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Valparaiso University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Valparaiso University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 7 | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | |
| Engineering | 4 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 4 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 44 | 5 | 82 | 40 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Valparaiso University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Valparaiso University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $37,450 |
| Out-of-state | $37,450 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,498 |
| Out-of-state | $11,498 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 736 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 734 | 99% | $25,412 |
| Student loan aid | 441 | 59% | $7,485 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,939 | 93% | $23,580 |
| Federal student loans | 1,908 | 60% | $7,208 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Valparaiso University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Valparaiso University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 7,484 | 3,400 | 4,084 | Percent admitted | 100% | 83% | 82% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 12% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Valparaiso University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 4,412 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,273 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,139 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Valparaiso University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (INTERLINK)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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