- AcademicsB
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusB
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC+
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeB
- SafetyA-
Valparaiso University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Lutheran
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conference
Horizon League
Address
1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Website
Valparaiso University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82%
SAT Range
1000-1220
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
—
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Valparaiso University
Cost
Net Price
$22,058/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 87%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.53 responses
- 77%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.52 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.52 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,150Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
- 48%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.69 responses
Poll
- 54%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.76 responses
After Valparaiso University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
67%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 92%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.26 responses
Valparaiso University Reviews
974 reviews
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I currently attend Valparaiso University. I am an Electrical Engineering major and in my second year. I love it here at Valpo! The university has so many people that care for each student. My experience here has been great. Every step of my journey toward my degree has not been easy. But, whether it be one of the professors, my academic adviser, or even another fellow student, there is always someone who has my back. The professors are always willing to give there time and effort to any student that needs it to help them succeed. I have many times dealt with a stressful situation, but ended up looking at it in a positive manner thanks to the great professors here. Overall, this is one of the greatest universities in the country and will always be my favorite.
This is a great university! Class sizes are very small so you are able to develop a relationship with your professors. Content and curriculum are relevant. I would like to see more steps towards a sustainable campus, such as community gardens for the cafes. However, they do have recycling bins next to almost all trash cans.
I am currently a freshman at Valparaiso University. The campus is amazing. I professors totally defy the "college professor " stereotype because they really enjoy helping students to achieve and get the hang of the college life. Even leaving campus, it seems that the entire city of Valparaiso is full of friendly people who enjoy their community. I never really understood how a community could impact each other's lives until I attended Valparaiso University. It's somewhat diverse and there are numerous clubs that help embrace the different ethnicities and different sexualities on campus. For students, like myself, who aren't extremely quick at understanding new topics and information, Valparaiso University offers numerous help/support groups as well as personal tutors. In addition, the professors are more than willing to expand or make their schedules more flexible/suitable for the students. Overall, my experience so far at Valparaiso is great.