Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
3,251
Students
30,984
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
84%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
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Valparaiso University is a Comprehensive institution located in Valparaiso, IN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Kretzmann Hall, 1700 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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| 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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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Journalism Related |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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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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| 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 |
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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 |
| 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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| Geology/earth Science |
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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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| 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
7,954
Applied
6,704
Accepted
3,251
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,191
Females Applied
3,518
Females Accepted
84%
Male Admissions
3,763
Males Applied
3,186
Males Accepted
85%
Applying
3.69
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| 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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 586 | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 583 | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
39,000
Fees
1,260
Full-time student fees
11,860
Room & board
7,280
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
30,984
Avg. Financial Aid Package
31,812
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,410
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,948
Avg. Loan Aid
17,064
Avg. Grant Aid
28,710
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
40%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,251
Total undergrad students
5%
International Students
57%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.47% |
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| Black or African American | 5.81% |
| White or Caucasian | 70.99% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 2.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.03% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.23% |
Gender
Male (44.88%)
Female (55.12%)
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 | 64% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Weekend and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Homecoming, Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
417
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 310
Part-time - 107
Male - 223
Female - 194
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