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Valparaiso University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Indiana

Valparaiso University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
89.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹45,51,005Out-of-state
Students
2,083Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Valparaiso University (Valpo) is a private university in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is an independent Lutheran university with five colleges. It enrolls nearly 2,300 students and has a 350-acre (140 ha) campus.
The university is known for its Lutheran Christian heritage and has one of the largest chapels on a U.S. college campus. In 2025, it accepted 89% of applicants for enrollment.

Admissions planning estimate

89.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 54.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 92.22%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 92.2% (5,656/6,133; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,087
Offered a place 5,438
Enrolled 517

9.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1060-1280
4001600
ACT composite23-31
136

What a year costs

₹59,42,889 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹45,51,005
  • Housing₹12,79,166
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹59,42,889
After aid (average) ₹17,45,069

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹45,51,005
Out-of-state ₹45,51,005

Average aid awarded: ₹34,79,711 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.4%
Retention
70.4%
Graduation
75%
Get financial aid
44%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 66.4%
Hispanic 13.8%
African American 6.3%
Multiracial 4.4%
Asian 3.7%
Unknown 1.3%
Native American 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate89.43%
Total Applicants6087
Admitted Applicants5438
Enrolled Applicants517
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1060
SAT Composite 75th %1280
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹45,51,005
Out-of-State Tuition₹45,51,005
Average Housing Cost₹12,79,166
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹17,45,069
Students Receiving Aid75%
Average Aid Awarded₹34,79,711
Out-of-State Students44%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.29%
Asian3.7%
Hispanic13.78%
White66.39%
Multiracial4.37%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.00
International4.03%
Unknown Race1.34%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate70.37%
Retention Rate75.4%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates2083

Contact

Street Address1700 Chapel Dr
ZIP Code46383
Phone(219) 464-5011
Websitehttps://www.valpo.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/