Valparaiso University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Valparaiso, IN
4.0 2 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,579

Location Valparaiso, Indiana
Website valpo.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church in America

Best Colleges Rank

#302

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Valparaiso University, located in Valparaiso, Indiana, sits approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago in the state's northwestern region. The private Lutheran institution occupies a 350-acre campus characterized by both historic and modern buildings, including the landmark Chapel of the Resurrection, one of the largest collegiate chapels in North America. Founded in 1859, Valparaiso offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, with particularly strong offerings in engineering, nursing, and business, while its law school maintains a significant regional presence. The university provides traditional dormitory and apartment-style housing options for students, with first-year students required to live on campus. Competing in NCAA Division I athletics, Valparaiso's Beacons participate in the Missouri Valley Conference for most sports, with a historical emphasis on men's basketball.

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Ratings

Valpo is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1060/1280
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/31
GPA 3.76

Acceptance Rate

89.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 9.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$48,450

Costs for Valparaiso University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$48,450
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,510
Room and Board		$13,618
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,870
Total One Year Cost		$66,648

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Valparaiso University are Business, Health Professions, and Engineering. 13% of students major in Business, 12% in Health Professions, and 10% in Engineering.