About Valparaiso University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,786
Website
https://www.valpo.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran Church in America
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Valparaiso University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1070 - 1270
ACT Range
23 - 29
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. Valparaiso University has 2 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1070-1290 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Valparaiso University is 25. However, those getting an ACT score less than 22 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. They can also call them at (219) 464-5000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$23,916
Average Annual Cost
$39,000
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$1,260
Room And Board
$11,860
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,620
Total One Year Cost
$54,940
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to VU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $55,220 per year. The average annual tuition cost ($41,820), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($12,260), and budget for other expenses ($1,620) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
80%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$366
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
124 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
59 Graduates
Biology, General
50 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
50 Graduates
Psychology, General
49 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
43 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
37 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
35 Graduates
Civil Engineering
29 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
29 Graduates
Marketing
29 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
28 Graduates
Chemistry
27 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
26 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
24 Graduates
Criminology
22 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
21 Graduates
International Business
18 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
17 Graduates
Political Science and Government
17 Graduates
Social Work
15 Graduates
Music
14 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
14 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
12 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
12 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
12 Graduates
Computer Engineering
11 Graduates
Computer Science
11 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
11 Graduates
Economics
10 Graduates
History
10 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
10 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
9 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
8 Graduates
Area Studies
7 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
7 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
7 Graduates
Physics
7 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
6 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
6 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
6 Graduates
Mathematics
6 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
5 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
4 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
4 Graduates
Sociology
3 Graduates
International/Global Studies
2 Graduates
Philosophy
2 Graduates
Statistics
2 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
1 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
1 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,199
Socio-Economic Diversity
27%
Part-time
2%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$72,576 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 85% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
85%
Undergrads in College Housing
63%
Averege Housing Cost
$7,280/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,580/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,580/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Crusaders
School Colors
brown and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pioneer Football League
Total Male Athletes
390
Total Female Athletes
130
Intramural Sports
24
Sports Club
11
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At VU, $12,260 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 44% and 56%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$48,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$27,304
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,137
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,265
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,127
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$34,022
$30K - $48K
$33,177
$48K - $75K
$32,667
$75K - $110K
$28,169
> $110K
$25,757
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$67,039,600
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$11,325,451
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at VU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Valparaiso University is around $27,052 and the federal grant is $5,751. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $7,415 as well as institutional aid worth $27,052. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Valparaiso University amount to $67,039,600 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $11,325,451.
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