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Valparaiso University Admissions Statistics & Acceptance Rate

How Do You Compare to Valparaiso University’s Other Incoming Students?

Assess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at Valparaiso University, located in Valparaiso, IN.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Valparaiso University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Valparaiso University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Statistics Mean for You

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	89%

Acceptance & Enrollment Statistics

Valparaiso University had 6,199 applications. Among these applicants, 5,544 received admission offers, and 534 decided to attend.

Applicant Total	6,199
Accepted	5,544
Enrolled	534
Enrolled Full-Time	534

Getting into Valparaiso University is 89.4%. This level of selectivity means the school is highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Valparaiso University: the female acceptance rate is 90% compared to 89% for men.

Among admitted students at Valparaiso University is 10%. This means that 10% of admitted applicants chose to attend. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 10% compared to 10% for male admits.

Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?

Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Valparaiso University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	2,839	3,181
Admitted	2,531	2,859
Enrolled	243	291

SAT and ACT Score Profile

About 30% of admitted students at Valpo submitted their SAT scores (161 students).

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 540 and 640. SAT Math scores ranged from 520 and 640.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing	540	640
Mathematics	520	640
Combined Total	1060	1280

Valpo received ACT scores from 5% of accepted students (26 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 23 and 31.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Composite	23	31
English	24	31
Mathematics	22	30

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Runner1928 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.