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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University is a private university located in Valparaiso, IN, serving approximately 2,229 students. It has an acceptance rate of 92%.

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Tuition

$46,588

Acceptance

92.22%

Students

2,820

Type

University

Setting

Suburban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$46,588

Out-of-State Tuition

$46,588

Avg On-Campus Living

$13,306

Avg Off-Campus Living

$12,000

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$59,894
Net price (after aid)$21,583

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$14,476
$30k – $48k$15,334
$48k – $75k$20,556
$75k – $110k$23,539
$110k+$26,871

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$63,191
Median debt at graduation$26,942
Est. monthly loan payment$286

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.3×

Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants26%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans53%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

67%

Freshman Retention

79%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs

ChemistryEnvironmental ScienceBiologyPublic RelationsJournalismWeb DevelopmentCybersecuritySpecial EducationElementary EducationSecondary EducationBiomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEnglish LiteratureArt HistoryHistoryPhilosophyInternational RelationsPolitical ScienceSociologyPharmacyPhysical TherapyNursingGraphic DesignTheaterAccountingManagementMarketing

Admissions

Acceptance rate

92.22%

SAT range

1080 - 1310

ACT range

25 - 30

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

2,820

Undergrads

2,229

Campus Setting

Suburban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

34

Sports

Available

Not transfer focusedDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

6

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.45

Property Rate / 1,000

1.35

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Valparaiso

Violent Rate / 100k

284

Property Rate / 100k

1,853

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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Valparaiso, IN 46383

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