Valparaiso University
tuition & fees
$46,588
graduate tuition & fees
$12,764
acceptance rate
94%
Student Population
2,958
online students
93
Number of Programs
141
Financial Aid Amount
$40,463
SAT Scores
1,240
Graduation Rate
69%
Valparaiso University is a Private, 4 years college located in Valparaiso, Indiana. VU ranked 19th in Indiana Colleges and 66th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 2,958 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. VU's acceptance rate is 94.15% last year (undergraduate school).
Valparaiso University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Valparaiso University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383 |
| Phone | 219-464-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.valpo.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.valpo.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.valpo.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/applying/what-to-expect/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/veterans-information/processing-veterans-information/ |
| Athletic | https://www.valpo.edu/institutional-effectiveness/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.valpo.edu/access-and-accommodations-resource-center/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Valparaiso University is 94.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.38%. The application fees are $30 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.15 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.38 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
Tuition & Fees
VU's 2024 tuition & fees is $46,588 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.00% compared to the last year's rate ($44,796).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,764. The graduate tuition increased by 4.45% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $46,588 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,764 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,958 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 93 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. VU has 2,349 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 609 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,958 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,349 |
| Graduate Students | 609 |
| Online Enrollment | 93 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
VU offers 141 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by VU
| Number of programs | 141 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |