Valparaiso University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Valparaiso University is a private nonprofit institution located in Valparaiso, Indiana with approximately 2,083 undergraduate students enrolled. Valparaiso University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,578 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $54,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Valparaiso University (Valpo) is a private university in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is an independent Lutheran university with five colleges. It enrolls nearly 2,300 students and has a 350-acre (140 ha) campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 92% acceptance rate means admission is accessible, but a 67% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students don't finish — worth asking about when you visit. On the financial side, things look reasonable, with an average net price of about $21,600 per year and median debt of $22,133 at graduation, balanced against median earnings of $54,400 a decade out. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Lutheran-affiliated campus with a tight-knit community, but push the admissions office on what support systems exist to help students actually cross the finish line.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,083 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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