At a glance
Average net price
$18,578
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.4%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
2,083
In-state tuition
$48,450
Out-of-state tuition
$48,450
Cost of attendance
$58,437
Median earnings (10y)
$63,191
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,178
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.4%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (31%), health (28%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM31%
- Health28%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services2%
- Health professions27.7%~578 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering15.4%~321 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business11.8%~246 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~130 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.7%~119 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.4%~112 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.5%~94 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.5%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.3%~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.9%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.5%~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology0.4%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 266 | $61,126 | $27,366 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 159 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Graduate certificate | 75 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 70 | $67,015 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 62 | $27,179 | $27,000 |
| International Business. | Graduate certificate | 53 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 49 | $38,917 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 47 | $63,617 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 47 | $65,962 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 43 | $46,691 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | $50,272 | $26,613 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 36 | $45,183 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 34 | $44,544 | $27,000 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | Bachelor's | 33 | $35,818 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 32 | $70,690 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $28,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | $31,523 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 29 | $24,548 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 28 | $41,604 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 25 | $58,099 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 24 | $72,959 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 24 | $65,063 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 24 | $94,025 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 23 | $31,259 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 22 | $29,415 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 21 | $33,303 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 20 | $19,187 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | $34,926 | $26,900 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Computational Science. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University is a mid-sized institution located in Valparaiso, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,083 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Engineering, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Valparaiso University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,578 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,450 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $58,437 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.4%, a strong completion outcome. 75.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,191 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Valparaiso University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Engineering, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (31% of credentials), health (28% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,178.
Location & campus
Set in Valparaiso, Indiana (suburb), Valparaiso University draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Valparaiso University
Q.How much does Valparaiso University cost?
The average net price at Valparaiso University is $18,578 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $58,437.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Valparaiso University?
Valparaiso University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Valparaiso University?
Valparaiso University admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Valparaiso University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Valparaiso University graduate earns $63,191 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Valparaiso University?
Published tuition is $48,450 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Valparaiso University located?
Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, Indiana (ZIP 46383).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Valparaiso University at their official website.