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Valparaiso University Teaching Programs

Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Valparaiso, IN. A Smaller Suburban Community offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Valparaiso University Rankings

Valparaiso University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 89	State — Indiana
Overall Quality	#29 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#221 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Valparaiso University?

Contact information for Valparaiso University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone:	2194645000
Website:	www.valpo.edu/
Admissions:	www.valpo.edu/admission-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Valparaiso University?

You can apply to Valparaiso University online at: https://www.valpo.edu/apply-to-valpo/

Valparaiso University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Valparaiso University

This is what Valparaiso University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Valparaiso University?

Valparaiso University has an acceptance rate of 89%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

30% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Valparaiso University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 640. Math scores were between 520 and 640.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1280. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Valparaiso University ranged between 23 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Valparaiso University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,839	2,531	89%
Women	3,181	2,859	90%

Can I Afford Valparaiso University?

The average net price after aid at Valparaiso University is $21,583. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,940
In-State Fees	$1,510
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,940
Out-of-State Fees	$1,510
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$48,450
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$48,450

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 26% of students at Valparaiso University receive some form of financial aid (594 students).

Nearly 96% of students at Valparaiso University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,947 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,761.

Student Loan Debt

52% of Valparaiso University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,691 per year.

Valparaiso University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 702 students enrolled at Valparaiso University. Valparaiso University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,229 undergraduate students at Valparaiso University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Valparaiso University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	82
Black or African American	140
Hispanic	300
White	1,466
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	95
Non-Resident	91

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Valparaiso University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	299
Illinois	140
Michigan	15
Wisconsin	14
Missouri	8

Additionally, approximately 4.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Valparaiso University Graduate Student Diversity

591 of Valparaiso University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Valparaiso University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Valparaiso University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	29
Black or African American	34
Hispanic	45
White	297
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	169

Online Learning at Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

760 undergraduate students at Valparaiso University took at least one online class — of those, 10 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 170 students took at least one online class and 102 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Valparaiso University

These teaching majors are available at Valparaiso University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	16	1	—	17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	10	—	—	10
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	3	—	3
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Valparaiso University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.