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Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University Rating: 5.0/5 (1 votes)

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Information Summary

Ranks 11th in Indiana and 275th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (other dominant fields)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationLutheran Church in America
Congressional District1801

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Valparaiso University?
425th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $27,360 $27,360 $27,360
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $960 $960 $960
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $1,240 $1,240 $1,240
FT Graduate Tuition $8,640 $8,640 $8,640
FT Graduate Required Fees $190 $190 $190
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $480 $480 $480
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $39,120 $39,120 $39,120
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $38,070 $38,070 $38,070
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $31,160 $31,160 $31,160

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $25,200 $26,950 $25,200 $26,950 $25,200 $26,950
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,150 $7,620
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,370 $1,640
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,150 $6,680
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,770 $1,640
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,770 $1,640

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,932 (1,389 male / 1,543 female)
Admitted 2,674 (1,259 male / 1,415 female)
Admission rate 91%
First-time Enrollment 671 (341 male / 330 female)
FT Enrollment 671 (341 male / 330 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment4,065

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Valparaiso University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Valparaiso University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Pioneer Football League
NCAA Basketball Conference Horizon League
NCAA Baseball Conference Horizon League
NCAA Track & Field Conference Horizon League

ACT Test Admission

197th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 71%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 29
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 29

SAT Test Admission

365th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 47%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 480 / 630
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 500 / 620
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 980 / 1250

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity2,021
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,910
Board Fee$3,050

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Valparaiso University 2141st for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Valparaiso University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Valparaiso University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Valparaiso University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Valparaiso, IN 46383
Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population35,933 (27,027 urban / 8,906 rural)
Households13,702 (2.43 people per house)
Median Household Income$50,478
Families8,943 (2.99 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 124 68 58 14 2 1,264 172 1,704
Accounting 2 6 2 34 2 46
Actuarial Science 4 4
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2 2
Art/Art Studies, General 20 2 22
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 38 2 40
Biochemistry 6 6
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24 24
Business Administration and Management, General 4 2 2 36 16 60
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 4 4 8
Business/Commerce, General
Chemistry, General 2 14 16
Chinese Studies 2 2 8 12
Civil Engineering, General 2 46 2 50
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 4 4
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4 4
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 2 2
Computer Engineering, General 10 2 12
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science 10 2 12
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Counseling Psychology 2 2 12 10 26
Creative Writing 10 2 12
Criminology 30 30
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8 8
East Asian Studies 2 2
Economics, General 6 2 8
Education, General 2 24 16 42
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 2 2 14 18
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 46 48
English Language and Literature, General 2 30 4 36
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 6 4 4 14
Environmental Science 2 2
Ethics 2 2 4
European Studies/Civilization
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 2 2 10 10 24
Finance, General 26 26
French Language and Literature 6 6
Geography 2 2
Geography, Other
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 8 8
German Language and Literature 6 6
Gerontology 2 2
Health and Physical Education, General 2 2 4
History, General 2 2 44 10 58
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce 46 4 8 2 36 2 100
International Economics 6 6
International Relations and Affairs 2 6 8
Journalism 2 14 16
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 10 10
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 14
Legal Studies, General 2 2
Management Science, General 4 4 26 34
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 2 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 36 2 40
Mass Communication/Media Studies 4 4
Mathematics, General 2 12 14
Mechanical Engineering 2 48 2 52
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 2 30 2 36
Music Performance, General 4 4
Music Teacher Education 22 22
Music Theory and Composition 2 2
Music, General 28 28
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 14 8 2 2 142 16 184
Organizational Communication, General
Philosophy 2 4 6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics, General 12 2 14
Piano and Organ 2 2
Political Science and Government, General 4 6 2 2 32 4 50
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL 32 2 34
Psychology, General 2 8 66 4 80
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Relations/Image Management 2 30 2 34
Radio and Television 2 2 8 2 14
School Psychology 16 4 20
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Sciences, General 2 6 4 12
Social Work 2 14 16
Sociology 2 12 14
Spanish Language and Literature 14 14
Special Education and Teaching, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4 12 2 38 22 78
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 8 4 2 14
Technical and Business Writing
Theology/Theological Studies 14 14
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Youth Ministry

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Valparaiso University 803rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $70,097 ($74,689 male / $62,342 female)
Number of FT Faculty 242 (152 male / 90 female)
Number of PT Faculty 115
FT Faculty Ratio 2 : 1
Total Benefits $5,226,666

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nicholle over 3 years ago nicholle


its a good small campus but the classes are pretty tough so u cant slack off at all! and there are some parties but not huge. but its still fun. i miss it.

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