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    Valparaiso University

    Valparaiso, IN · Midwest

    Valparaiso University has an acceptance rate of 89.4% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1060-1280. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    89.4%
    SAT mid-50
    1060-1280
    Cost after aid
    $18,578
    Graduation rate
    70%

    What Valparaiso University says matters

    How Valparaiso University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    90%
    4,231 of 4,704
    Yield
    12%
    498 enrolled
    CDS year
    2025-26

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    89%1,912 of 2,138
    Women
    90%2,319 of 2,566

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Application essay

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • Volunteer work
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Work experience

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Valparaiso University published for 2025-26, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission131

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    No
    Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month
    8
    Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day
    1
    If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):
    Valparaiso University is standardized test optional. Only 27% of enrolled freshmen elected to submit scores for the application process.
    AP
    Yes
    CLEP
    Yes
    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_CONSIDER

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year males who applied
    2,138
    Total first-time, first-year females who applied
    2,566
    Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
    1,912
    Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
    2,319
    Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    213
    Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
    285
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    212
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
    285
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    4,704
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    4,231
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    498
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,411
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,148
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    304
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,940
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,795
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    186
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    350
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    286
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    8
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    High school completion requirement
    Required
    Total academic units
    16
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    History
    2
    Academic electives
    3
    Total academic units
    18
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    3
    Foreign language
    2
    History
    2
    Academic electives
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Percent Submitting SAT Scores
    33%
    Percent Submitting ACT Scores
    4.0%
    Number Submitting SAT Scores
    165
    Number Submitting ACT Scores
    20
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    28%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    57%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    84%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    16%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    2.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    50%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    34%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    4.5%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    30%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    31%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    8.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.68
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application closing date?
    No
    Priority Date: Month
    11
    Priority Date: Day
    1
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    Date: Month
    10
    Date: Day
    1
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    Yes
    Weeks
    4
    Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month
    5
    Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day
    1
    Refundable if student does not enroll?
    No
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    No
    Transfer Admission49

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Males
    139
    Females
    210
    Total
    349
    Males
    107
    Females
    171
    Total
    278
    Males
    41
    Females
    79
    Total
    120

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    Summer
    Yes
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    No
    High school transcript
    Required for Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Recommended
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    Certain programs may require a higher GPA for transfer admission.
    Fall Priority Date: Month
    3
    Fall Priority Date: Day
    1
    Fall Rolling Admission
    Considered
    Spring Rolling Admission
    Considered
    Summer Rolling Admission
    Considered
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    Recent academic work most important
    Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:
    C-

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
    94
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
    C
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
    94
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
    C
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    30
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    C
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    C
    Describe other transfer credit policies:
    30 of the last 40 credits earned for the degree, half the credits for any major, and at least 1 course for all minors must be in residence. Max 4 credits in Activity Courses; 16 credits applied music/ensemble transferable. Students in the College of Engineering may transfer 102 credits max. One course in Theology must be taken in residence. Credits earned more than 15 years before application for admission are accepted toward graduation on a provisional basis, subject to validation by the first 30 sem hours completed in residence with a 2.0 GPA.
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Number
    94
    Unit Type
    C
    Number
    52
    Unit Type
    C
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    No
    Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:
    30 of the last 40 credits earned for the degree, half the credits for any major, and at least 1 course for all minors must be in residence. Max 4 credits in Activity Courses; 16 credits applied music/ensemble transferable. Students in the College of Engineering may transfer 102 credits max. One course in Theology must be taken in residence. Credits earned more than 15 years before application for admission are accepted toward graduation on a provisional basis, subject to validation by the first 30 sem hours completed in residence with a 2.0 GPA.
    Academic Offerings and Policies22

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    Yes
    Cross-registration
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    Dual enrollment
    Yes
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    Yes
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Liberal arts/career combination
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Foreign languages
    Yes
    Physical Education
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Intensive writing
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Other (describe):
    Yes
    Describe:
    Theology, Cultural Diversity, VUE (Fr Comp), Humanities (2 Subj from History, Philosophy, Literature, Fine and Performing Arts), Quantitative Analysis, Writing in the Disciplines, Capstone Writing Assignment
    Student Life42

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    38%
    Percent of males who join fraternities
    27%
    Percent of females who join sororities
    27%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    65%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    35%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    44%
    Percent of males who join fraternities
    27%
    Percent of females who join sororities
    27%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    52%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    48%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    5.5%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Television station
    Yes
    Yearbook
    Yes

    ROTC

    Army ROTC is offered:
    At cooperating institution
    Name of Cooperating Institution
    University of Illinois at Chicago/Purdue Northwest
    Air Force ROTC is offered:
    At cooperating institution
    Name of Cooperating Institution
    Notre Dame

    Housing

    Coed residence halls
    Yes
    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    Yes
    Other housing options (specify):
    Yes
    Specify:
    HOUSING FOR DISABLED STUDENTS DETERMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS WITH THE ACCESS AND ACCOMMODATIONS CENTER
    Annual Expenses27

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.valpo.edu/aid/

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    50650
    Tuition
    50650

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1630
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9326
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5894
    Required Fees:
    1630
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9877
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5668

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    19

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    Yes
    If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?
    16%

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    960
    Transportation:
    1000
    Other expenses:
    870
    Books and supplies:
    960
    Food only:
    6000
    Transportation
    1000
    Other expenses:
    870
    Books and supplies:
    960
    Housing only:
    6800
    Food only:
    6000
    Transportation:
    1000
    Other expenses:
    870

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:
    1909
    Financial Aid121

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    102
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    28,508
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    19
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    22,323
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    489
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    26,879
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    94
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    23,766
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    10
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    8,107
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Reporting Year

    Academic Year
    2023

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    5674579
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    5153769
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    32101840
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1402955
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    44333143
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    2276954
    Federal Work-Study
    570516
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    82000
    Total Self-Help
    2929470
    Parent Loans
    1912052
    Athletic Awards
    89052

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    0
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    0
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    25311097
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    223007
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    25534104
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    9779125
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    1019964
    Total Self-Help
    10799089
    Parent Loans
    2009216
    Athletic Awards
    4068361

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    534
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    513
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    432
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    432
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    432
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    221
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    110
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    256
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    94%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    41825
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    41470
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3616
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3404
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,055
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,837
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,517
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,513
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,513
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    845
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    388
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    837
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    94%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    41853
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    40140
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4687
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4444
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    28
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    13
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    8
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    8
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    8
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    2
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    2
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    75%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    13459
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    11436
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3625
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    1875

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    386

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    266
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    259
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    13
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    80
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    69
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    67
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    3
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    21
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    38847
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    21898
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    5038
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    43558

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    41
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    25,380
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    1,040,561

    Financial Aid Forms

    Institution’s own financial aid form
    Yes
    FAFSA
    Yes

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    Yes
    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month
    4
    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day
    15

    Financial Aid Notification

    b) Students notified on a rolling basis:
    Yes
    If yes, starting date (Month):
    11
    If yes, starting date (Day):
    15

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Loans
    Yes
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Scholarship
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Yes
    Athletics
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Religious affiliation
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    State/district residency
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred29

    Diploma/Certificates

    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    75
    Business/marketing
    25
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    Communication/journalism
    20
    Liberal arts/general studies
    80
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    1.5
    Communication/journalism
    4
    Computer and information sciences
    3
    Education
    3
    Engineering
    14
    Engineering technologies
    1
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    2
    English
    1
    Liberal arts/general studies
    1
    Biological/life sciences
    6
    Mathematics and statistics
    1
    Interdisciplinary studies
    1.5
    Parks and recreation
    1
    Theology and religious vocations
    0.5
    Physical sciences
    6
    Psychology
    5
    Public administration and social services
    2
    Social sciences
    6
    Visual and performing arts
    1
    Health professions and related programs
    26
    Business/marketing
    12.5
    History
    1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence124

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
    214
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
    7
    All other degree-seeking: males
    625
    Total degree-seeking: males
    846
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    1
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males
    847
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
    1
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
    4
    All other degree-seeking: males
    12
    Total degree-seeking: males
    17
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    9
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males
    26
    Degree-seeking, first-time: males
    37
    All other degree-seeking: males
    24
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: males
    15
    All other degree-seeking: males
    28
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    5
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: males
    48
    Total All Full-Time Students: Males
    908
    Total All Part-Tim Students: Males
    74
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
    288
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
    15
    All other degree-seeking: females
    840
    Total degree-seeking: females
    1,143
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    1
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females
    1,144
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
    1
    All other degree-seeking: females
    24
    Total degree-seeking: females
    25
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    14
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females
    39
    Degree-seeking, first-time: females
    95
    All other degree-seeking: females
    96
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time: females
    23
    All other degree-seeking: females
    51
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    5
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: females
    79
    Total Full-Time Students: Females
    1,336
    Total Part-Tim Students: Females
    118
    Total degree-seeking: Unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: Unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
    0
    Total Full-Time Students: Unknown
    0
    Total Part-Time Students: Unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    2,056
    Total all graduate
    380
    Grand Total All Students
    2,436

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: males
    61
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: females
    192
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    8
    Hispanic/Latino
    117
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    39
    White, non-Hispanic
    296
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    3
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    16
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    16
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    8
    TOTAL
    503
    Nonresidents
    78
    Hispanic/Latino
    337
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    142
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,301
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    5
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    62
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    78
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    28
    TOTAL
    2,031
    TOTAL
    0

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    4
    Associate degrees
    5
    Bachelor's degrees
    487
    Postbachelor's certificates
    19
    Master's degrees
    233
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    10

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    179
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    172
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    295
    Total
    646
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    179
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    172
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    295
    Total
    646
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    83
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    109
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    196
    Total
    388
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    10
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    13
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    22
    Total
    45
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3
    Total
    6
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    95
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    123
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    221
    Total
    439
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    53.07
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    71.51
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    74.92
    Total
    67.96
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0

    Retention Rates

    Report the number of all first-time, full-time, bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered in Fall 2024 (or the preceding summer term).
    517
    From this group, identify how many were still enrolled at your institution as of the official enrollment date in Fall 2025.
    399
    Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.
    77%
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size43

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    181
    C. Total number who are females
    91
    D. Total number who are males
    90
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    4
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    159
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    21
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    1
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    12
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    106
    C. Total number who are females
    67
    D. Total number who are males
    39
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    3
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    287
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    0
    C. Total number who are females
    158
    D. Total number who are males
    129
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    4
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    159
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    21
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    1
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    15

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
    11
    based on ____ students
    2,239
    and ____ faculty
    203.3

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    85
    10-19
    174
    20-29
    102
    30-39
    68
    40-49
    16
    50-99
    14
    100+
    1
    Total
    460
    2-9
    16
    10-19
    40
    20-29
    32
    30-39
    0
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    88
    Source: Valparaiso University's Common Data Set 2025-26

    About Valparaiso University

    Valparaiso University is a very small private university in Valparaiso, IN, in a city setting.

    What Valparaiso University looks for

    Valparaiso University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Valparaiso University?

      Valparaiso University's middle 50% SAT range is 1060 to 1280. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Valparaiso University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 23 to 31. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Valparaiso University?

      Valparaiso University admits roughly 89% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Valparaiso University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,578 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Valparaiso University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Valparaiso University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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