Valparaiso University: Review & Facts

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Valparaiso University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,960 students enrolled. This college was established in 1859 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Valparaiso University is affiliated with Lutheran Church in America.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Valparaiso University.

Majors
Offered
114
Valparaiso University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 114 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Engineering, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Valparaiso University is fair at 77% (above Indiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Valparaiso University is average - 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Valparaiso University is good, 11:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - $43,400 per year. The additional fees at Valparaiso University not covered by tuition are around $1,400, which totals $44,800 a year.

Read the details about Valparaiso University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
According to government data, 6,842 applications were submitted and 6,442 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Valparaiso University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,100
High
Valparaiso University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Valparaiso University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Valparaiso University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: nearly $8,100 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Valparaiso University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Valparaiso University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Valparaiso University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Valparaiso University
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, Indiana
46383, USA
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