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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
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: undergrad.admission@valpo.edu
Phone: 219-464-5011
Fax: 219-464-6898
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission
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/united States Studies/civilization |
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| East Asian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Finance, General |
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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, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication, General |
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| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other |
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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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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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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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| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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| Mathematics Teacher 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/general Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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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, General |
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| Computer Engineering, General |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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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, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Music Therapy/therapist |
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| Public Health, General |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Statistics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| International/globalization Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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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, General |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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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, General |
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| Economics, Other |
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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, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies |
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| Theology/theological Studies |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Music, General |
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| Music, Other |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,991
Applied
5,190
Accepted
2,723
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,244
Females Applied
2,791
Females Accepted
86%
Male Admissions
2,747
Males Applied
2,399
Males Accepted
87%
Applying
3.76
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 | October 1st | 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 | 590 | 540 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 585 | 530 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
43,000
Private
Fees
1,396
Full-time student fees
12,872
Room & board
7,956
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
32,287
Avg. Financial Aid Package
34,443
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
29,907
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,468
Avg. Loan Aid
21,163
Avg. Grant Aid
29,511
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
92%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
33%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,723
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
54%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.36% |
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| Black or African American | 5.99% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 2.32% |
| Two or more races | 3.27% |
| Other | 2.06% |
Gender
Male (43.89%)
Female (56.11%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 56% |
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
Alpha Phi Omega
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 |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1B | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| 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 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
339
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 244
Part-time - 95
Male - 157
Female - 182
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