Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Valparaiso University reported a 92.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Valparaiso University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Valparaiso, IN, with an SAT reference of 1160 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $18,578 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

92.2%

6,133 applicants

SAT reference

1160

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,578

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Valparaiso University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)108011601280
ACT (composite, 1–36)252730

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

68.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,083

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Valparaiso University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,043
$30,001 – $48,000$12,055
$48,001 – $75,000$15,279
$75,001 – $110,000$22,311
$110,000+$24,780

Top Majors at Valparaiso University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions160
Engineering89
Business, Management & Marketing68
Physical Sciences36
Social Sciences33
Psychology31
Biological & Biomedical Sciences30
Communication & Journalism26
Education26
Computer & Information Sciences13

Financial Aid at Valparaiso University

About Valparaiso University

Official website: https://www.valpo.edu/

Admissions: https://www.valpo.edu/admission-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Valparaiso University

What is the acceptance rate at Valparaiso University?

Valparaiso University reported a 92% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,133. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Valparaiso University?

The historical 92% acceptance rate suggests Valparaiso University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Valparaiso University?

The imported historical records for Valparaiso University include an SAT reference value of 1160 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Valparaiso University?

The stored historical average net price at Valparaiso University is $18,578 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $34,326 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Valparaiso University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Valparaiso University is 69%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Valparaiso University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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