Valparaiso University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1417 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #384 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #346 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #366 of 1,021 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 81 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 2,255
- Graduates
- 591
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.valpo.edu
Valparaiso University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Valparaiso University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 35% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 92% | 93% |
| Applicants | 6,133 | 2,727 | 3,181 |
| Admissions | 5,656 | 2,503 | 2,961 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 595 | 234 | 361 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
934 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
72 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
163 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 1080-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1768 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 393 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 286 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 169 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 96 (3%) |
| Asian | 88 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Valparaiso University is $23,168 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,476 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,334 |
| $48-75K | $20,556 |
| $75-110K | $23,539 |
| $110K+ | $26,871 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,136 | $12,222 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,136 | $12,222 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,136 | $12,222 |
| Fee in-district | $1,452 | $542 |
| Fee in-state | $1,452 | $542 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,452 | $542 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,660 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,388 |
| Room charge | $8,198 |
| Meal charge | $5,190 |
Valparaiso University majors
Valparaiso University has granted 617 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 217 master's across 14 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Valparaiso University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 132 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 119 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 44 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 31 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 28 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 22 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 22 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | 8 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 20 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | |||
| Social Work | 14 | |||
| Computer Science | 13 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Finance, General | 13 | |||
| Accounting | 12 | |||
| Communication, General | 11 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | |||
| Computational Science | 9 | |||
| Criminology | 9 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 8 | |||
| Geography | 8 | |||
| Management Science | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry | 6 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | 4 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Public Health, General | 3 | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 4 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| International Economics | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Statistics, General | 2 | |||
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 617 | 217 | 14 |
Valparaiso University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 61% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Valparaiso University has published 9,309 scientific papers with 140,405 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 56 | 166 |
| 1993 | 68 | 217 |
| 1994 | 64 | 166 |
| 1995 | 63 | 215 |
| 1996 | 71 | 230 |
| 1997 | 92 | 346 |
| 1998 | 87 | 359 |
| 1999 | 90 | 445 |
| 2000 | 98 | 616 |
| 2001 | 102 | 727 |
| 2002 | 114 | 707 |
| 2003 | 161 | 1112 |
| 2004 | 137 | 1156 |
| 2005 | 178 | 1858 |
| 2006 | 168 | 2331 |
| 2007 | 227 | 2653 |
| 2008 | 227 | 3081 |
| 2009 | 285 | 3647 |
| 2010 | 285 | 4184 |
| 2011 | 998 | 4995 |
| 2012 | 459 | 5128 |
| 2013 | 500 | 5985 |
| 2014 | 440 | 6925 |
| 2015 | 404 | 7496 |
| 2016 | 383 | 8316 |
| 2017 | 326 | 8005 |
| 2018 | 360 | 8238 |
| 2019 | 407 | 9235 |
| 2020 | 423 | 10229 |
| 2021 | 438 | 10678 |
| 2022 | 354 | 9507 |
| 2023 | 289 | 10036 |
| 2024 | 265 | 8499 |
Valparaiso University alumni
-
Ginger Zee
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in meteorology
- Occupations
- meteorologistweather presenternews presenter
- Biography
-
Ginger Renée Colonomos, known by her pseudonym Ginger Zee, is an American television personality. She is the chief meteorologist for ABC News, after having been the network's weekend meteorologist.
-
Beulah Bondi
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- In 1916 graduated with bachelor's degree in public speaking
- In 1918 graduated with master's degree in public speaking
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Beulah Bondi /ˈbɒndi/ was an American character actress; she often played eccentric mothers and later grandmothers and wives, although she was known for numerous other roles. She began her acting career as a young child in theater, and after establishing herself as a Broadway stage actress in 1925, she reprised her role in Street Scene for the 1931 film version.
-
Scott Drew
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Scott Homer Drew is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach at Baylor University, a position he has held since 2003.
-
Bryce Drew
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Studied in 1998
- Occupations
- basketball playerhead coachbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Bryce Homer Drew is an American college basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Grand Canyon Antelopes. Previously he served as the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores and in the same capacity at his alma mater, Valparaiso, having succeeded his father, Homer Drew. Drew has led his teams to the NCAA tournament on six occasions, including at least once at each of the three schools where he has been the head coach.
General info
| Alternative names | Valpo VU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1859 |
| Motto | In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem In Thy Light We See Light |
| Colors | brown, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 669 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 2194645000 |