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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate94%
Acceptance Rate94%

About Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University is a selective, independent Lutheran institution in Valparaiso, Indiana, an hour’s drive from Chicago. Founded in 1859, Valpo offers a thorough grounding in the liberal arts as well as professional training and graduate study, helping students find their own paths to lifelong personal, spiritual, and professional growth. Our spacious campus of more than 350 acres offers over 70 different academic majors.The university aims to foster in its students a lifelong commitment to this search for truth, encouraging the development of a sense of personal vocation as well as the intellectual and professional skills needed to pursue it.

Valparaiso University is a private, religious university in the town of Valparaiso, Indiana. Valparaiso University was founded in 1859. The college currently enrolls around 3,085 students per year, including 2,349 undergrad students.

Valparaiso University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Valparaiso University. Around 94% of applicants get into Valparaiso University each year. In 2022, 6,442 out of 6,842 total applicants were accepted.

Valparaiso University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 22%

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Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, near Chicago.

If you are interested in seeing Valparaiso University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Indiana Toll Road/Interstate 80/90 to Valparaiso, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Chicago Midway.

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College Info

Valparaiso University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Valparaiso University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Valparaiso University is Continuous processing.

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Valparaiso University SAT Scores

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Valparaiso University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$59,894

In State

$59,894

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$45,136
$45,136
Fees
$1,452
$1,452
Housing
$13,306
$13,306
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Valparaiso University is like? There are approximately 3,085 students enrolled at Valparaiso University, including 2,349 undergraduate students and 736 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 49% percent are from IN and 51% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

49%

In State

51%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,085

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

94%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$46,588

Out-of-State

$46,588

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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