by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Valparaiso University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Valparaiso University stood at $48,450 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,510; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 |
| Total | $48,450 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Valparaiso University cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Valparaiso University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Valparaiso University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Valparaiso University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Valparaiso University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $43,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $43,400 |
| One Year Ago | $45,136 |
| Most Recent Year | $46,940 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Valpo has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $50,386 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.67%, so a year from now students could pay around $49,741.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $49,741 |
| In 2 Years | $51,066 |
| In 3 Years | $52,427 |
| In 4 Years | $53,824 |
| In 5 Years | $55,258 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $207,058.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Valparaiso University, see the Valparaiso University Financial Aid page.
