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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
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Valparaiso University
Overview
Valparaiso University is a Comprehensive institution located in Valparaiso, IN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Duesenberg Welcome Center, 1620 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493
United States
Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493
United States
Contact
Mr. Bart Harvey
Director of Freshman Admission and Operations
Email: undergrad.admission@valpo.edu
Phone: 219-464-5011
Fax: 219-464-6898
Director of Freshman Admission and Operations
Email: undergrad.admission@valpo.edu
Phone: 219-464-5011
Fax: 219-464-6898
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Communication And Journalism Related |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| Geography Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Latin Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Psychology Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Teacher Assistant/aide |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| Economics Related |
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| Geography |
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| International Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Theology |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Airline Pilot And Flight Crew |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Related |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,062
Applied
6,307
Accepted
3,217
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,840
Females Applied
3,468
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
3,222
Males Applied
2,839
Males Accepted
88%
Applying
3.71
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
Interview 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 585 | 540 | 630 | |
| SAT Math | 585 | 530 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
40,520
Fees
1,300
Full-time student fees
12,260
Room & board
7,580
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
32,540
Avg. Financial Aid Package
32,265
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,305
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,106
Avg. Loan Aid
19,692
Avg. Grant Aid
28,084
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
94%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
44%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,217
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
54%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.45% |
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| Black or African American | 5.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 71.81% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 2.08% |
| Two or more races | 3.51% |
| Other | 3.51% |
Gender
Male (44.14%)
Female (55.86%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 62% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Mu Alpha
Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Mu Alpha
Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Student Volunteer Organization, Chapel Programs and Union Board
Student Government, Student Volunteer Organization, Chapel Programs and Union Board
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1B | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
414
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 308
Part-time - 106
Male - 210
Female - 204