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Valparaiso University, also referred to as Valpo, is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It was established in the year 1859 and is under the Lutheran University Association. Valpo is the largest Lutheran university in the United States and has the following academic divisions under it:
The athletic teams of the university are nicknamed the Crusaders. Male students of Valparaiso University participate in sports such as basketball and swimming and diving. Female students of the university participate in basketball, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Notable alumni of the university include Michael Essany, television host; Beulah Bondi, actress; and Lowell Yerex, aviation entrepreneur.
Valparaiso is in a large suburb, in Valparaiso, IN. The school has a Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation. Valparaiso is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
There are more programs of study at Valparaiso than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Valparaiso include science and law.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 490 to 610 for students at Valparaiso. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 640. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Valparaiso does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Valparaiso are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 3,872 students (3,626 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Horizon League and Pioneer Football League for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Valparaiso University
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
General Phone: (219) 464-5000
http://www.valpo.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 165 | international business, marketing, business management, management science, finance, accounting, actuarial science, management sciences |
| Law | 152 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Liberal Arts | 133 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, geography, East Asian studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Science | 84 | biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Engineering | 73 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 72 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, teacher aide, special ed, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 40 | public relations, radio and television, journalism, organizational communications, mass communication, communication studies, communication and journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | theology, philosophy, ethics, youth ministry, pre-ministerial studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminology |
| Music | 17 | music, music performance, piano, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Valparaiso in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 691 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 166 | 18 |
| First-professional degree | 149 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 5 |
In 2007, Valparaiso had a total enrollment of 3,872 students (3,626 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Valparaiso offers campus housing for 1,972 of its 3,626 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Valparaiso, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,475 | 3,134 | 90% | 715 | 23% |
| Men | 1,661 | 1,468 | 88% | 344 | 23% |
| Women | 1,814 | 1,666 | 92% | 371 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 51% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,200 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| Room charge | $ 4,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,370 |
Financial Aid:
Valparaiso participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 184200)
Valparaiso has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 111 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 41 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $93,436 | 15 | $100,449 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $62,844 | 32 | $57,400 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $56,077 | 29 | $52,635 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $43,095 | 5 | $41,116 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $46,708 | 10 | $41,548 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 174 | $69,137 | 91 | $60,341 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pioneer Football League |
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 87 | 168 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Track | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 66 | 104 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valparaiso Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church in America affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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