2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Valparaiso University is $46,588. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,764.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $48,452 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,332.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
Undergraduate$46,588
Graduate$12,764
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$48,452
Graduate$13,332
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Valparaiso University is 94.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.38%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,240.
The average graduation rate is 69%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,958 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $54,400. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program shows the highest salary with $67,200 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 VU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »94.15% Acceptance Rate / 9.38% Yield
Test Scores »1,240 SAT / 28 ACT
Graduation Rate »69%
Retention Rate77%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »2,958 (2,349 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$40,463
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$54,400
Average Salary by Field of Study$24,500 - $67,200

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Valparaiso University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at VU
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
VU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at VU
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of VU. Valparaiso University is religiously affiliated with Lutheran Church in America. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,033. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,064.
VU Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationLutheran Church in America
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity2,033

Valparaiso University Directory Information

AddressUS Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone219-464-5000
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
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