Valparaiso University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
94.15%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.38%
Freshmen Enrollment
604
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,842 students have applied and 6,442 students have allowed to admit to Valparaiso University (Acceptance rate: 94.15%). VU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.38 % where 604 students have finally enrolled out of 6,442 admitted students.
VU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Indianapolis and Indiana State University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.50%).
VU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.79%).
How to Apply to Valparaiso University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply VU. VU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at VU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Valparaiso University is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Valparaiso University is extremely competitive scores than the schools (average score is 1,000). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University | 1,240 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,000 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,152 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Valparaiso University, 135 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 610 | 680 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,240 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Valparaiso University, 45 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 29 |
VU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Valparaiso University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |