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VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY (Valpo)

  • US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road
  • Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • OPEID College Code: 00184200
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  • General Phone: (219) 464-5000
  • President: Mark A. Heckler
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 4,065
  • College Alias: Valpo, VU
  • College Mascot: Crusaders
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Valparaiso University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • Lutheran Church in America
    Mission Statement
  • MISSION STATEMENT

    Valparaiso University,
    a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Valparaiso University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3891,5432,932
Number Granted Admission (%)1,259 (91%)1,415 (92%)2,674 (91%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)341 (27%)330 (23%)671 (25%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam31447%
ACT ® Exam47571%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading480630
SAT ® Math500620
SAT ® Writing480610
 
ACT ® Composite2229
ACT ® English2229
ACT ® Math2129
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving67%23%20%96%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,004$6,453$6,536$13,160
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.7%1.6%1.4%
Number in Default181613
Number in Repayment1,014960928
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$28,320$26,950$25,200
In-State Tuition and Fees$28,320$26,950$25,200
Out of State Tuition and Fees$28,320$26,950$25,200
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,960$7,620$7,150
Other Expenses$1,640$1,640$1,370
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,910$6,680$5,150
Other Expenses$1,640$1,640$1,770
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,640$1,640$1,770
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$39,120$37,410$34,920
In-State$39,120$37,410$34,920
Out of State$39,120$37,410$34,920
Off Campus
In-District$38,070$36,470$33,320
In-State$38,070$36,470$33,320
Out of State$38,070$36,470$33,320
Off Campus with Family
In-District$31,160$29,790$28,170
In-State$31,160$29,790$28,170
Out of State$31,160$29,790$28,170
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree--3--
Biology Degree--12--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree--212-
Actuarial Science Degree--2--
Business Administration Degree---30-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree---4-
Commerce Degree-----
Finance Degree--13--
International Business Degree--1634-
Management Science Degree--17--
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other Degree--1--
Marketing Degree--20--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree--2--
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree-1---
Journalism Degree--8--
Organizational Communication Degree-----
Public Relations Degree--17--
Radio and Television Degree--7--
Media Studies Degree--2--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming Degree-----
Computer Programming, Other Degree-----
Computer Science Degree--6--
Computer Systems Analysis Degree-----
Web and Digital Design Degree-----
 
Education
Education Degree---21-
Elementary Education Degree--24--
Music Teacher Education Degree--11--
Physical Education Degree-----
Secondary Education Degree-----
Special Education Teaching Degree-----
Teacher Assistant Degree-----
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree7----
Middle School Education Degree--5--
 
Engineering
Civil Engineering Degree--25--
Computer Engineering Degree--6--
Electrical Engineering Degree--9--
Mechanical Engineering Degree--26--
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree--6--
English Language and Literature Degree--126-
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other Degree---7-
Technical and Business Writing Degree-----
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Chinese Studies Degree---6-
East Asian Studies Degree--1--
European Civilization Studies Degree-----
United States Studies Degree--1--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree--3--
German Language and Literature Degree--3--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree--7--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree--2--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Family Practice Nurse Degree12----
Nursing Degree--7913-
 
History
History Degree--245-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree-----
Gerontology Degree---1-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--153-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies Degree1----
Programs for Foreign Lawyers Degree---17-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies Degree-----
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree--7--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree--1--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ethics Degree---2-
Philosophy Degree--3--
 
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Degree--20--
Chemistry Degree--8--
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Degree--4--
Physics Degree--7--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree---13-
Psychology Degree--373-
School Psychology Degree---10-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree-----
Social Work Degree--8--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree--2--
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree--7--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree--1425-
 
Social Sciences
Criminology Degree--15--
Economics Degree--4--
Geography Degree--1--
Geography, Other Degree-----
International Economics Degree--3--
International Relations and Affairs Degree--4--
Political Science Degree--25--
Social Sciences Degree---6-
Sociology Degree--7--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies Degree-----
Theology Degree1-6--
Youth Ministry Degree-----
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree--4--
Music Degree--14--
Music Performance Degree--2--
Music Theory and Composition Degree--1--
Piano and Organ Degree--1--
Art Studies Degree--11--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,065
    • Undergraduate: 2,888 Graduate: 1,177
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,925 Female: 2,140
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,380 Female: 1,508
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 545 Female: 632
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,607 Part-Time: 458
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,733 Part-Time: 155
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 874 Part-Time: 303
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2977%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1774%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18220.5%
Ages 18-191,15328%
Ages 20-211,26431%
Ages 22-2482120%
Ages 25-2940110%
Ages 30-341323%
Ages 35-39862%
Ages 40-491133%
Ages 50-65561%
Age Unknown170.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,053745308
Faculty Status385270115
Tenured Faculty1701691
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service357242115
Primarily Instruction357242115
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial72711
Other Professionals24620937
Technical and/or Paraprofessional378223155
Clerical And Secretarial13010327
Skilled Crafts2424-
Service and/or Maintenance21893125
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,097 (242)$74,689 (152)$62,342 (90)
Professor$97,667 (69)$97,779 (51)$97,347 (18)
Associate Professor$64,971 (77)$68,865 (51)$57,333 (26)
Assistant Professor$57,538 (71)$59,180 (40)$55,420 (31)
Instructor$41,075 (7)$42,923 (2)$40,336 (5)
Lecturer$47,166 (18)$50,104 (8)$44,816 (10)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,097 (242)$74,689 (152)$62,342 (90)
Professor$97,667 (69)$97,779 (51)$97,347 (18)
Associate Professor$64,971 (77)$68,865 (51)$57,333 (26)
Assistant Professor$57,538 (71)$59,180 (40)$55,420 (31)
Instructor$41,075 (7)$42,923 (2)$40,336 (5)
Lecturer$47,166 (18)$50,104 (8)$44,816 (10)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,279,864$1,428,573$1,851,291
Ratio (%)100%44%56%
 
Participants
All Athletes441297144
Unduplicated Athletes436292144
Baseball3636-
Basketball281414
All Track Combined754827
Football123123-
Golf1385
Soccer674522
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving321319
Tennis201010
Volleyball14-14
Bowling13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$50,687$28,988
Assistant Coaches-$16,954$15,692
 
Coaches
All Coaches653629
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches844
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Bowling2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students76%
 
By Gender
Male74%
Female78%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien55%
Unknown80%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less63%
5 Years75%
6 Years76%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related42
Liquor Related818
On Campus
Drug Related92
Liquor Related923
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape42
Burglary1414
On Campus
Forcible Rape53
Burglary2123
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