Valparaiso University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,229
Men / Women
43% / 57%
White
64%
Hispanic
13%
Black
6%
International
4%
Asian
3%
Mixed
3%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
38%
Engineering, Computing & Math
19%
Business & Economics
15%
Arts
3%
Education
3%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$48,450
Est. Cost of Attendance
$58,437
10-Year ROI
$152,000
ROI Percentile
55th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,280 (12th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
228 (18th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
Yield (Unbound)
10%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1M | #510 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #513 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #534 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 8 | #512 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 0 | #605 |
Honors College
Name
Christ College
Students
300 (13%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
35%
SAT Range
1,060
–
1,280
ACT Range
23
–
31
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University | 573 | 39% / 61% | 3% | $84,556 | |
| Astronomy | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 14 — | 36% / 64% | 7% | — | |
| Civil Engineering | 22 — | 64% / 36% | 9% | $87,167 | |
| Computer Engineering | 12 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 13 +2 | 77% / 23% | 8% | — | |
| Data Science | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 33% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 10% | $94,761 | |
| Environmental Engineering | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | |||||
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 — | 90% / 10% | 10% | $90,372 | |
| Physics | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Statistics | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 17 — | 76% / 24% | 0% | $73,850 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 18 +12 | 39% / 61% | 0% | $61,872 | |
| Chemistry | 15 +8 | 47% / 53% | 0% | $77,378 | |
| Environmental Science | 6 +2 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Exercise Physiology | 10 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| Health Sciences | 37 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | — | |
| Kinesiology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $67,800 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |||||
| Nursing | 112 — | 13% / 87% | 4% | $116,896 | |
| Public Health | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Accounting | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Actuarial Science | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 20% | — | |
| Business Administration | 14 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $86,417 | |
| Business Analytics | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | 1 +3 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $65,396 | |
| Engineering Management | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Finance | 18 +1 | 67% / 33% | 6% | $91,788 | |
| Health Administration | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $64,778 | |
| International Business | |||||
| International Economics | |||||
| Management Sciences | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Marketing | 20 — | 45% / 55% | 5% | $73,363 | |
| Sports Management | 8 +3 | 88% / 12% | 0% | $67,800 | |
| Communication | 17 +1 | 24% / 76% | 0% | $61,809 | |
| Creative Writing | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Criminology | 10 +1 | 10% / 90% | 0% | $67,143 | |
| Digital Communication | 9 — | 56% / 44% | 0% | $58,058 | |
| East Asian Studies | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| English | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $54,047 | |
| Geography | 4 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $47,992 | |
| History | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| International Studies | 5 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| International/Global Studies | |||||
| Political Science | 9 +1 | 56% / 44% | 0% | $70,843 | |
| Professional Writing | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 31 +4 | 10% / 90% | 0% | $51,546 | |
| Social Work | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 4 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | |||||
| Elementary Education | 16 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,779 | |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | |||||
| History Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | |||||
| Art | 3 +2 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 5 +1 | 20% / 80% | 0% | $47,048 | |
| Music Education | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,048 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | |||||
| Music Therapy | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Theatre Arts | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |