Valparaiso University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1372 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #375 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #338 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #380 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 2,123
- Graduates
- 456
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 89% and is among the 39% 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 | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 6,199 | 2,839 | 3,181 |
| Admissions | 5,544 | 2,531 | 2,859 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 534 | 243 | 291 |
930 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
112 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
161 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 1060-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
26 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 23-31 (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 | 1626 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 322 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 218 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 161 (6%) |
| Asian | 101 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 99 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Valparaiso University is $21,766 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 | $11,043 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,055 |
| $48-75K | $15,279 |
| $75-110K | $22,311 |
| $110K+ | $24,780 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,940 | $12,708 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,940 | $12,708 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,940 | $12,708 |
| Fee in-district | $1,510 | $542 |
| Fee in-state | $1,510 | $542 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,510 | $542 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,618 |
| Room charge | $8,116 |
| Meal charge | $5,502 |
Valparaiso University majors
Valparaiso University has granted 573 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 260 master's across 17 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Valparaiso University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 137 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 112 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 27 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 37 | |||
| Psychology, General | 31 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 23 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 22 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Finance, General | 18 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 17 | |||
| Communication, General | 17 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 14 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 13 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 12 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 11 | |||
| Criminology | 10 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 10 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |||
| Social Work | 9 | |||
| Epidemiology | 7 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 7 | |||
| Computational Science | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Geography | 4 | |||
| Public Health, General | 2 | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Business Analytics | 3 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 3 | |||
| Data Science, General | 3 | |||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 3 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 3 | |||
| Management Science | 3 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | |||
| Astronomy | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | |||
| Statistics, General | 2 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| East Asian Studies | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |||
| Nursing Education | 1 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 573 | 260 | 8 |
Valparaiso University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 68% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Valparaiso University has published 9,493 scientific papers with 145,576 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 69 | 217 |
| 1994 | 64 | 166 |
| 1995 | 63 | 215 |
| 1996 | 71 | 230 |
| 1997 | 92 | 346 |
| 1998 | 87 | 359 |
| 1999 | 90 | 445 |
| 2000 | 98 | 617 |
| 2001 | 102 | 727 |
| 2002 | 114 | 707 |
| 2003 | 161 | 1114 |
| 2004 | 138 | 1156 |
| 2005 | 178 | 1857 |
| 2006 | 168 | 2331 |
| 2007 | 227 | 2653 |
| 2008 | 226 | 3080 |
| 2009 | 284 | 3649 |
| 2010 | 286 | 4179 |
| 2011 | 998 | 4996 |
| 2012 | 461 | 5129 |
| 2013 | 500 | 5983 |
| 2014 | 440 | 6923 |
| 2015 | 404 | 7500 |
| 2016 | 382 | 8323 |
| 2017 | 326 | 8003 |
| 2018 | 363 | 8237 |
| 2019 | 407 | 9229 |
| 2020 | 425 | 10218 |
| 2021 | 438 | 10668 |
| 2022 | 356 | 9499 |
| 2023 | 291 | 10032 |
| 2024 | 268 | 8604 |
| 2025 | 211 | 6661 |
Valparaiso University alumni
-
Ginger Zee
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in meteorology
- Occupations
- weather presenternews presentermeteorologist
- 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
- television actorstage actorfilm actorcharacter actor
- Biography
-
Beulah Bondi 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 in the late 19th Century, 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 at Grand Canyon University. Previously, he served as the head coach at Vanderbilt 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 | 654 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 2194645000 |