Valparaiso University
Valpo
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Valparaiso University is a private institution in Valparaiso with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1226, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,191 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,583.
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History & Fun Facts
- •(February 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) In 1859, residents of the city of Valparaiso raised $11,000 in support of the Methodist Church locating the college there.
- •The school opened on September 21, 1859, to 75 students, and was one of the first coeducational colleges in the nation.
- •Financing problems led to the closing of the school in 1871.
- •In 1902, Valparaiso became affiliated with the American College of Medicine and Surgery.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1226
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$22,133
Programs (130)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment