Valparaiso University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #896 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #284 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #253 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
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 2,723
- Graduates
- 399
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 87% | 86% |
| Applicants | 5,991 | 2,747 | 3,244 |
| Admissions | 5,190 | 2,399 | 2,791 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 635 | 276 | 359 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
2,460 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
169 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
423 or 66%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 1070-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
274 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Valparaiso University are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2203 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 339 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 175 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 132 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 98 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 96 (3%) |
| Asian | 75 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,548 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,717 |
| $48-75K | $21,256 |
| $75-110K | $23,646 |
| $110K+ | $25,676 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,940 | $11,700 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,940 | $11,700 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,940 | $11,700 |
| Fee in-district | $1,346 | $520 |
| Fee in-state | $1,346 | $520 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,346 | $520 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,033 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,620 |
| Room charge | $7,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,820 |
Valparaiso University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 145 | |||
| Information Technology | 57 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 53 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 14 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | 24 | ||
| Finance, General | 31 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | 1 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 27 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | |||
| Communication, General | 23 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 | |||
| Law | 21 | |||
| Accounting | 20 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 20 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Computer Science | 19 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 16 | |||
| Social Work | 14 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | |||
| Criminology | 13 | |||
| History, General | 12 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 12 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 10 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 9 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | |||
| Computational Science | 9 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 8 | |||
| Creative Writing | 8 | |||
| Public Health, General | 7 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | |||
| Education, General | 6 | |||
| School Psychology | 6 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 6 | |||
| Education, Other | 6 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| East Asian Studies | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Geography | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Management Science | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Education | 3 | |||
| Statistics, General | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| International Economics | 2 | |||
| Chinese Studies | 2 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 2 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 806 | 198 | 42 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 58% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
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
-
Ginger Zee
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in meteorology
- Occupations
- meteorologistnews presenterweather 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
- character actorstage actorfilm actortelevision 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, 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.
-
Bryce Drew
- Enrolled in Valparaiso University
- Studied in 1998
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coachhead 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. Bryce's brother, Scott, also coached at Valpo before becoming the head coach of the Baylor Bears. As a player, Bryce Drew was known for his buzzer-beating shot in the first round of Valparaiso's run in the 1998 NCAA Tournament. He went on to play six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a backup point guard for the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Hornets.
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 | 709 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (219) 464 5381 |