Valparaiso University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #906 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #285 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #254 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #220 of 1,000 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 2,507
- Graduates
- 417
- 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 93% and is among the 32% 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 | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 6,095 | 2,778 | 3,317 |
| Admissions | 5,679 | 2,573 | 3,106 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 247 | 247 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 354 | 353 | 1 |
1,035 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
77 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2018 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 313 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 200 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 161 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (3%) |
| Asian | 74 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 62 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Valparaiso University is $21,997 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 | $27,433 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,665 |
| $48-75K | $24,129 |
| $75-110K | $23,786 |
| $110K+ | $26,303 |
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 | $12,872 |
| Room charge | $7,956 |
| Meal charge | $4,916 |
Valparaiso University majors
Valparaiso University has granted 700 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 209 master's across 22 programs, and 17 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Valparaiso University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 140 | ||
| Information Technology | 48 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 24 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 46 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 20 | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 28 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 25 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 20 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 19 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | 11 | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 18 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | ||
| Finance, General | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Computer Science | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | 7 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 10 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 10 | ||
| Communication, General | 9 | ||
| Criminology | 9 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Computational Science | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 5 | ||
| Astronomy | 5 | ||
| Geography | 5 | ||
| School Psychology | 5 | ||
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 4 | ||
| Management Science | 4 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Statistics, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 700 | 209 | 17 |
Valparaiso University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 69% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Valparaiso University is a world-class research university with 14,334 scientific papers published and 292,570 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Medicine, Biology, Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 91 | 247 |
| 1992 | 102 | 286 |
| 1993 | 113 | 329 |
| 1994 | 118 | 312 |
| 1995 | 117 | 443 |
| 1996 | 116 | 458 |
| 1997 | 144 | 607 |
| 1998 | 140 | 657 |
| 1999 | 150 | 842 |
| 2000 | 205 | 1095 |
| 2001 | 189 | 1337 |
| 2002 | 247 | 1417 |
| 2003 | 223 | 1936 |
| 2004 | 239 | 2461 |
| 2005 | 282 | 3440 |
| 2006 | 306 | 4154 |
| 2007 | 420 | 5524 |
| 2008 | 453 | 6950 |
| 2009 | 556 | 9066 |
| 2010 | 529 | 10638 |
| 2011 | 1283 | 13202 |
| 2012 | 810 | 14307 |
| 2013 | 896 | 18656 |
| 2014 | 922 | 21935 |
| 2015 | 1042 | 24431 |
| 2016 | 1133 | 26147 |
| 2017 | 1253 | 26715 |
| 2018 | 1008 | 28071 |
| 2019 | 1048 | 29415 |
| 2020 | 1162 | 35691 |
| 2021 | 957 | 42979 |
Valparaiso University alumni
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Ginger Zee
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in meteorology
- Occupations
- news presentermeteorologistweather 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.
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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.
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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.
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Bryce Drew
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Studied in 1998
- Occupations
- head coachbasketball coachbasketball player
- 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 four occasions, including at least once at each of the three schools he has been the head coach of.
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 | 653 |
| 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 |