by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Valpo will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Valpo this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 3,199 undergraduate students at Valparaiso University is 424 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 11 to 1 which places Valparaiso University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Valparaiso University , there are 11 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (74.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Valparaiso University compares to the national average
Valparaiso University offers 92 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 64 majors within 25 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Valparaiso University awarded 930 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 0 | 145 | 145 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 0 | 53 | 53 |
| General Biology | 0 | 39 | 39 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 32 | 32 |
Find out what Valparaiso University's top fields of study and majors are
