Valparaiso University Data & Information Overview
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- Retention and Graduation Rates
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- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
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How Well Is Valparaiso University Ranked?
2021 Rankings
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Valparaiso University was awarded 24 badges in the 2021 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is education.
Overall Quality
Valpo is ranked #339 out of 1,715 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual's 2021 Best Colleges list.
Valpo also holds the #11 spot on the Best Colleges in Indiana ranking.
See all of the rankings for Valparaiso University.
Is It Hard to Get Into Valpo?
Acceptance Rate
Valparaiso University has an acceptance rate of 84%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it's not the only school you apply to, even if it's your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
Average Test Scores
About 46% of students accepted to Valpo submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 630. Math scores were between 530 and 640.
Learn more about Valparaiso University admissions.
Valparaiso University Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
At Valpo, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 12 to 1. That's much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunites to work closely with their professors and classmates.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Valparaiso University is 76%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Valparaiso University
Freshmen Retention Rate
Valparaiso University has a freshmen retention rate of 83%. That's a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It's also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Graduation Rate
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Valpo the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 55%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Valparaiso University.
Good Overall Diversity at Valpo
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 3,224 undergraduates at Valpo with 3,153 being full-time and 71 being part-time.
Valpo Diversity Score
When calculating the overall diversity score for a school, College Factual does not just look at the percentage of women and minorities. Instead, it looks to see how good of a mixture a school has with regard to gender, ethnicity, age, and location of origin.
The overall diversity score for Valpo is 79.65 out of 100, meaning that is is more diverse than most schools in the country.
Get more detailed information on diversity and student demographics at Valparaiso University.
How Much Does Valparaiso University Cost?
The overall average net price of Valpo is $21,635. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for Valpo
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,193 | $18,038 | $18,548 | $23,046 | $25,458 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Valpo, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Valpo, approximately 70% of students took out student loans averaging $8,810 a year. That adds up to $35,240 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Valpo is 3.1%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
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How Much Money Do Valpo Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from Valpo make about $48,500 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That's great news for Valpo students since it is 22% more than the average college graduate's salary of $39,802 per year.
See which majors at Valparaiso University make the most money.
Location of Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Valparaiso, Indiana. Valparaiso is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs.Get more details about the location of Valparaiso University.
Contact details for Valpo are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | Us Highway 30 And Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383 |
| Phone: | 219-464-5000 |
| Website: | https://www.valpo.edu |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/valparaiso.university |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/valpou |
Valparaiso University Majors
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 88 majors graduated from Valparaiso University. Of these students, 894 received undergraduate degrees and 326 graduated with a master's or doctor's degree. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 150 | $60,900 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 | $62,500 |
| General Psychology | 41 | $28,300 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 40 | $37,500 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 36 | $28,500 |
| Accounting | 32 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 32 | $40,000 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 30 | NA |
| Civil Engineering | 29 | $57,100 |
| Computer Science | 28 | NA |
Online Learning at Valpo
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
In 2017-2018, 439 students took at least one online class at Valparaiso University. This is a decrease from the 553 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 439 | 104 |
| 2016-2017 | 553 | 93 |
| 2015-2016 | 454 | 124 |
| 2014-2015 | 586 | 145 |
| 2013-2014 | 348 | 84 |
Learn more about online learning at Valparaiso University.
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Related Schools
If you’re considering Valparaiso University, here are some more schools you may be interested in knowing more about.
- Baldwin Wallace University
- Benedictine University
- Bradley University
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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