Valpo Admission Requirements
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Valpo Admission Overview
Valpo admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Valpo admitted 89.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.76 GPA (A-) and SAT 1060-1280 / ACT 23-31. Valpo is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Valpo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Valpo Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Valparaiso University
Acceptance Rate
The Valpo acceptance rate is 89.4%. Last year, 5,544 of 6,199 applicants were admitted. That is the 38th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Valpo and can you get accepted?
Valpo is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Valparaiso University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.76. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Valpo GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.76Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.76
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Valpo typically have around a 3.76 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Valpo is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
37% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #8 in Indiana for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Valpo SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1060-1280Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
30%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 520
- Composite 1060
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 640
- Composite 1280
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Valpo typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1280) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. Valpo ranks #13 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1280
SAT policy
Valpo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Valpo ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 22
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 30
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Valpo typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 23–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Valpo places #11 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Valpo without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
62% of Valparaiso University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Valparaiso University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Valparaiso University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Valpo is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 89.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.76 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1280); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152600.
GPA calculator: Valparaiso University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026