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Valparaiso Colleges

Valparaiso Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Valparaiso

There are at least 2 colleges in Valparaiso, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 3,942 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,668 full-time students, and a reported 1,972 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Valparaiso; see particularly Merrillville, Hammond, and Gary colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Indiana Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Valparaiso is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Valparaiso.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Valparaiso.

Valparaiso Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Don Roberts Beauty School
1354 West Lincolnway
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 70 students, 42 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Valparaiso University
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, registered nursing, psychology, international business, biology, sports and fitness management, English, interdisciplinary studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,872 students, 3,626 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,972 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-610. Math: 500-640. Writing: 480-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Gary Colleges2102,7469,532 
Hammond Colleges383,04810,119376
Hobart Colleges125,363215 
Merrillville Colleges730,560111 
Schererville Colleges124,85118 

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