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Valparaiso University

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Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

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Known for health sciences

Valparaiso University is a private institution in Valparaiso with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1226, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,191 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,583.

Established
1859
Motto
In luce tua videmus lucem
Type
Private university
Conference
four sports that the MVC does not sponsor
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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92%Acceptance
1226SAT Avg
2,229Students
11:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$63,191Earnings 10yr
$21,583Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Valparaiso University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1226

Reading & Writing
540660
Math
540650

ACT Score Range

Composite
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1226

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,588
Room & Board$13,306
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$57,393
Average Net Price$21,583
Median Debt at Graduation$26,942
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,476
$30–48K$15,334
$48–75K$20,556
$75–110K$23,539
$110K+$26,871

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,583

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,133

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (130)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,229
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.0%
Freshman Retention78.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,216
8 Years$59,972
10 Years$63,191

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,800
Men
$63,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#204
Forbes
#384
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#149

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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