Valparaiso University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1683 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #462 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #415 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #518 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 2,349
- Graduates
- 609
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 94% and is among the 31% 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 | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| Applicants | 6,842 | 3,128 | 3,714 |
| Admissions | 6,442 | 2,884 | 3,558 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 603 | 256 | 347 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
994 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
93 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 1140-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 27-30 (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 | 1878 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 411 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 268 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 184 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (3%) |
| Asian | 78 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 52 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Valparaiso University is $22,755 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 | $28,534 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,661 |
| $48-75K | $27,011 |
| $75-110K | $25,780 |
| $110K+ | $28,215 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,400 | $11,700 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,400 | $11,700 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,400 | $11,700 |
| Fee in-district | $1,396 | $520 |
| Fee in-state | $1,396 | $520 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,396 | $520 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,033 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,180 |
| Room charge | $8,116 |
| Meal charge | $5,064 |
Valparaiso University majors
Valparaiso University has granted 661 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs, 159 master's across 16 programs, and 22 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Valparaiso University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 147 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 30 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 19 | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 34 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 28 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 27 | |||
| Information Technology | 27 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 27 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | |||
| Computer Science | 21 | |||
| Finance, General | 21 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 1 | ||
| Communication, General | 14 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | |||
| Accounting | 12 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 11 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 10 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 10 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 9 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 8 | |||
| School Psychology | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |||
| Computational Science | 6 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | 3 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Management Science | 6 | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 6 | |||
| Social Work | 6 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 5 | |||
| Criminology | 5 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 5 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 5 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Statistics, General | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Public Health, General | 2 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Chinese Studies | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | |||
| East Asian Studies | 1 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| International Economics | 1 | |||
| Nursing Education | 1 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 661 | 159 | 22 |
Valparaiso University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 64% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Valparaiso University has published 4,967 scientific papers with 47,114 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Law, Engineering, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 30 | 54 |
| 1992 | 26 | 68 |
| 1993 | 36 | 71 |
| 1994 | 43 | 61 |
| 1995 | 38 | 91 |
| 1996 | 55 | 107 |
| 1997 | 59 | 171 |
| 1998 | 64 | 191 |
| 1999 | 63 | 238 |
| 2000 | 69 | 355 |
| 2001 | 79 | 424 |
| 2002 | 65 | 384 |
| 2003 | 81 | 613 |
| 2004 | 78 | 597 |
| 2005 | 96 | 969 |
| 2006 | 96 | 1046 |
| 2007 | 123 | 1252 |
| 2008 | 105 | 1455 |
| 2009 | 123 | 1517 |
| 2010 | 115 | 1810 |
| 2011 | 167 | 1922 |
| 2012 | 160 | 1824 |
| 2013 | 172 | 2011 |
| 2014 | 188 | 2088 |
| 2015 | 243 | 2222 |
| 2016 | 272 | 2181 |
| 2017 | 266 | 2178 |
| 2018 | 275 | 2348 |
| 2019 | 307 | 2586 |
| 2020 | 322 | 3302 |
| 2021 | 302 | 3578 |
| 2022 | 274 | 3870 |
| 2023 | 200 | 3936 |
Valparaiso University alumni
-
Ginger Zee
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in meteorology
- Occupations
- weather presentermeteorologistnews presenter
- Biography
-
Ginger Renee 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
- stage actortelevision actorcharacter actorfilm 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 of the Baylor Bears, a position he has held since 2003.
-
David Ruprecht
- Occupations
- writertelevision actoractorgame show hostvoice actor
- Biography
-
David Martin Ruprecht is an American television and stage actor and game show host, primarily known for his work as host of the Lifetime/PAX game show Supermarket Sweep.
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 | 638 |
| 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 |