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Valparaiso University

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Valparaiso, IN

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Valparaiso University is a private small school in Valparaiso, IN, enrolling about 2,083 undergraduates. Valparaiso University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 89%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $115,095/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate89%
SAT range1060–1280
ACT range23–31
Undergrads2,083
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$58,437
4-year grad rate69%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,191

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans52%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out77%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$61,072/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$86,317/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$78,163/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$73,880/yr
Accounting and Related Services$71,848/yr
Marketing$66,773/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,325/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$94,111/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$54,933/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,495/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$96,079/yr
Mechanical Engineering$90,583/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$87,944/yr
Civil Engineering$80,173/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$52,439/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$50,588/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$115,095/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,278/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$55,485/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$60,612/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$61,564/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$47,644/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$62,245/yr
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$60,092/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$58,104/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$57,609/yr
Social Sciences
Criminology$63,772/yr
Political Science and Government$56,054/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,033
Typical room charge$8,116
Typical board charge$5,064

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Valparaiso University's acceptance rate?

Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Valparaiso University?

Admitted students at Valparaiso University typically score between 1060–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Valparaiso University?

Admitted students at Valparaiso University typically score between 23–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Valparaiso University cost?

Valparaiso University's total cost of attendance is reported at $58,437 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Valparaiso University require students to live on campus?

No -- Valparaiso University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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