Valparaiso University
Founded in 1859, Valparaiso University is a 4-year Lutheran liberal arts college in northwest Indiana. Valpo is home to five colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in more than 70 academic majors and all first year students are required to enroll in a Valpo Core seminar course. As a Lutheran institution, Valpo holds daily morning prayer as well as a weekly worship service called “Celebrate!” at the campus chapel. Once every year, Valpo holds Wordfest—an all-campus celebration of the written word featuring workshops and intensive meetings with numerous professional writers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Lutheran Church in America
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1, 2018 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15, 2019 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 15, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
77%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1159
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,053
Total Number of Undergrads
3,251
Classroom Sizes
0
100
60%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $39,000
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,000
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,860
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
99%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,710
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,712
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,774
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,485
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$27,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$279
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
90
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
64%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Crusaders
School Colors
Gold/White/Brown
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
New York
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
78%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,700
What Students Are Saying
3.97
Average Rating
great engineering and meterology programs. nice small school atmosphere with good interaction with professors, friendly students, good choice for school.
engineering major
Filled with very experienced and helpful professors. Just about everything ever needed is on campus or nearby. People who want you to succeed.
Alicia from Glen Carbon, IL
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