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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Private nonprofit · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,657
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $69,661
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Valparaiso University is a private nonprofit college in Valparaiso, IN with 2,083 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1178 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,657 per year ($18,198 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,661 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,133
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,656
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–640
200800
SAT Math520–640
200800
ACT Composite23–31
136
What Valparaiso University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $60,499
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $50,390
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,198
- $30–48k$14,835
- $48–75k$15,101
- $75–110k$23,240
- $110k+$27,802
Get a personal estimate with Valparaiso University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $69,661
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,083
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White66%
- Hispanic14%
- Black6%
- Asian4%
Valparaiso University FAQ
What is Valparaiso University's acceptance rate?+
Valparaiso University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Valparaiso University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1178.
What ACT score do you need for Valparaiso University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–31.
Is Valparaiso University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Valparaiso University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,133 students applied to Valparaiso University and 5,656 were admitted; 596 enrolled.
Does Valparaiso University consider legacy status?+
No. Valparaiso University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Valparaiso University require an essay?+
Valparaiso University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Valparaiso University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $60,499 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,657.
What is Valparaiso University's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 152600 · How we use this data
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