Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Valparaiso, IN, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,083 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 70% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,191.
89%
Acceptance
$18,578
Net price
2,083
Enrollment
70%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
1,178
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,578
Average net price
$48,450
In-state tuition
$48,450
Out-of-state tuition
$13,618
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$58,437
Total cost of attendance
27%
Students receiving Pell grants
52%
Students with federal loans
$26,942
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$63,191
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,216
Median earnings (6 yrs)
70%
Graduation rate
75%
Retention rate
86%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,626
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,083
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
29%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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