Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at VU is $46,588. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.00% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,319.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $48,452 which is a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,926 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.85% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 27.57% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Indiana schools with tuition changes from last year at Indiana colleges tuition change page.
VU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$44,796$14,800
2023-2024$46,588$14,926
Change % 2023-20244.00%0.85%
2024-2025$48,452$15,053
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Valparaiso University - COA
Valparaiso University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Valparaiso University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $12,764 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.45% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,991.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $13,332 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
VU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,220$14,800
2023-2024$12,764$14,926
Change % 2023-20244.45%0.85%
2024-2025$13,332$15,053
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Valparaiso University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at VU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,914. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $679.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,840
2023-2024$1,914
2024-2025$1,991
Graduate2022-2023$650
2023-2024$679
2024-2025$709
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Valparaiso University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Valparaiso University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Valparaiso University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Valparaiso University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Valparaiso University$46,588
Indiana State University$9,992$21,734
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale$15,416$13,244
Missouri State University-Springfield$9,024$17,928
University of Evansville$42,676
Bradley University$39,680

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at VU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at VU is $194,755.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$47,414$48,254$49,109$49,979$194,755
Class of 2029Fall 2025$48,254$49,109$49,979$50,864$198,205
Class of 2030Fall 2026$49,109$49,979$50,864$51,766$201,717
Class of 2031Fall 2027$49,979$50,864$51,766$52,683$205,292
Class of 2032Fall 2028$50,864$51,766$52,683$53,616$208,929

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $260,993.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Valparaiso University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$63,711$64,725$65,755$66,803$260,993
Class of 2029Fall 2025$64,725$65,755$66,803$67,868$265,150
Class of 2030Fall 2026$65,755$66,803$67,868$68,951$269,376
Class of 2031Fall 2027$66,803$67,868$68,951$70,052$273,673
Class of 2032Fall 2028$67,868$68,951$70,052$71,171$278,041

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $99,141.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Valparaiso University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$23,248$24,262$25,292$26,340$99,141
Class of 2029Fall 2025$24,262$25,292$26,340$27,405$103,298
Class of 2030Fall 2026$25,292$26,340$27,405$28,488$107,524
Class of 2031Fall 2027$26,340$27,405$28,488$29,589$111,821
Class of 2032Fall 2028$27,405$28,488$29,589$30,708$116,189

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Valparaiso University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Valparaiso University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$46,588$1,200 $14,926
Graduate$12,764 $1,200$14,926
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