Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, VU's acceptance rate is 94.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.38%. 3,128 men and 3,714 women applied to VU and 2,884 men and 3,558 women students were accepted.
Among them, 257 men and 347 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,842 | 3,128 | 3,714 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,884 | 3,558 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 604 | 257 | 347 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 94.15% | 92.20% | 95.80% | - | - |
| Yield | 9.38% | 8.91% | 9.75% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 135 students (22% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 45 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VU.
The median SAT score is 1,240 with 630 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 560 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 27 at VU. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at Valparaiso University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1140 | 1240 | 1360 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 31 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 604 first-year students enrolled in VU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.83% and part-time students is 0.17%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.55% and women students is 57.45%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at VU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 604 | 257 | 347 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 603 | 256 | 347 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at VU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Valparaiso University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $30 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to VU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Admission Information | https://www.valpo.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.valpo.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |