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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, INPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Valparaiso University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Valparaiso, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 31
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences28% of degrees
Engineering15% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,400
Earnings 5yr: $135,121
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,095
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,079
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,111
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,583
Earnings 5yr: $83,142
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,944
Earnings 5yr: $87,180
Debt: $27,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,317
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,511
Earnings 5yr: $92,958
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,278
Earnings 5yr: $79,968
Debt: $27,366
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,173
Earnings 5yr: $80,194
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,163
Earnings 5yr: $66,051
Debt: $27,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,338
Earnings 5yr: $77,795
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,880
Earnings 5yr: $84,445
Debt: $26,613
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,848
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,773
Earnings 5yr: $67,494
Debt: $27,000
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,772
Earnings 5yr: $61,772
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,245
Earnings 5yr: $71,188
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,564
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,072
Earnings 5yr: $56,922
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,612
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,578
In-State Tuition$48,450
Out-of-State Tuition$48,450
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,216
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,191
Completion Signals
70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,133
Est. Monthly Payment
$239/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$82,939
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