Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Private
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Valparaiso University admitted 89.9% of applicants university-wide (4,231 of 4,704).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 89.9% | 4,231 | 4,704 |
| In-state | 89.1% | 2,148 | 2,411 |
| Out-of-state | 92.5% | 1,795 | 1,940 |
| International applicants | 81.7% | 286 | 350 |
| Men | 89.4% | 1,912 | 2,138 |
| Women | 90.4% | 2,319 | 2,566 |
Of 4,231 admitted students, 498 enrolled (11.8% yield).
Valparaiso University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Valparaiso University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,110/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,650 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $4,460 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,110/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,043 |
| $30k–48k | $12,055 |
| $48k–75k | $15,279 |
| $75k–110k | $22,311 |
| Over $110k | $24,780 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- University Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Valpo Grant — Up to $10,000 per year (Need Based)
- Performance Scholarship (Music, Art, Theatre) — Varies (Departmental)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- University Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Performance Scholarship (Music, Art, Theatre) — Varies (Departmental)
Valparaiso University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcripts
International applicants
- Official transcripts
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Valparaiso University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- A statement of purpose that describes why you are applying to Valpo, your interest in the degree program, and how it affects your personal and professional development.Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $63,191
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 70.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,942
- At graduation
Valparaiso University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #198
- WSJ: #286
- Forbes: #323
- Niche: #537
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (15%), Business & marketing (13%), Biological & life sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Valparaiso University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.