Inside Academics at Valparaiso University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Valparaiso University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 11 students per faculty member, Valparaiso University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Valparaiso University employs 70% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Valparaiso University offers 68 majors with reported completions across 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Valparaiso University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Valparaiso University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Valparaiso University:

• Looking for flexibility? Valparaiso University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 770 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Valparaiso University retains and graduates its students — 75% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Valparaiso University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Valparaiso University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Valparaiso University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Valparaiso University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Valparaiso University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Valparaiso University — regional and program accreditation status