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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private · 2,083 undergrads

Valparaiso University admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Valparaiso University?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1060–1280 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

6,199 applied, 5,544 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Valparaiso University cost?

$21,657 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $60,499.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$18,198
$30,000–$48,000$14,835
$48,000–$75,000$15,101
$75,000–$110,000$23,240
over $110,000$27,802

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Valparaiso University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Valparaiso University's fall 2027 rule yet. Valparaiso University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Valparaiso University's site

What it's like

2,083
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Valparaiso, IN.
75%
of first-years come back for year two.
58%
finish in four years. 67% within six.
$69.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Valparaiso University is on

Easiest to get into in IndianaColleges for a 1150 SATColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Valparaiso University's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 5,544 of 6,199 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Valparaiso University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1060 to 1280 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Valparaiso University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,101 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $60,499.
What is Valparaiso University's graduation rate?
67% of students finish within six years and 58% within four (IPEDS).