Valparaiso University, IN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church in America
Main Campus
Valparaiso University Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity51
Retention48
Graduation53
Earnings49
Diversity41
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Valparaiso University
64%
Bachelor’s
14%
Associate’s
22%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
Engineering16%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences5%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Valparaiso University
89%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Valparaiso University
$40K
In-State Tuition
$40K
Out-of-State Tuition
$51K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Valparaiso University
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 48% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 46% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 50% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 60% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Valparaiso University
80%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 63% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 72% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 67% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 55% | 53% |
| Black | 69% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 60% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 52% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 44% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 47% | 64% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 52% | 44% |
| Other race | 75% | 51% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Valparaiso University
94%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Valparaiso University
3,170
Undergraduates
80%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
587
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 17% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 34% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 26% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
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