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Valparaiso University, Indiana

Overview of Valparaiso University

Valparaiso is in a large suburb, in Valparaiso, Indiana. 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.

Areas of Study

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, music, and law.

Valparaiso Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 520 to 630 for students at Valparaiso. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 640. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 3,863 students (3,655 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Most students at Valparaiso attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Valparaiso belong to the Mid-Continent Conference 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.

Contacting Valparaiso

Valparaiso University
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
General Phone: (219) 464-5000
Admissions Phone: (219) 464-5011
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 464-5015
http://www.valpo.edu

Valparaiso Programs and Degrees (2005)

Valparaiso awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Law197law, foreign lawyers
Liberal Arts158English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, history, social services, sociology, Spanish language, geography, ...
Business And Management100management science, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, business management, management sciences, actuarial science
Nursing And Emergency Medicine75registered nursing, nurse practitioner
Education And Teaching72elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed
Science70biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences
Engineering65mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering
Therapy And Counseling50psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology
Media37radio and television, public relations, journalism, communication studies, organizational communications, broadcast journalism, mass communication, communication and journalism
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy24sports and fitness management, exercise science
Music23music, piano, music performance, music theory and composition
Art Studies19art studies
Religion And Philosophy16theology, philosophy, youth ministry, pre-ministerial studies
Computer Science And Engineering11computer science, computer engineering
Family And Social Work11social work
Security And Law Enforcement9criminology
Mathematics8mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts7drama
Conservation And Resource Management0environmental science

Number of programs and degrees for Valparaiso in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree65464
First-professional degree1931
Master's degree9916
Post-master's certificate41
Associate's degree24

Valparaiso Student Body

In 2005, Valparaiso had a total enrollment of 3,863 students (3,655 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate77%
Graduate10%
First Professional14%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White85%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Indiana32%
Illinois26%
Michigan7%
Wisconsin6%
Ohio5%
Missouri4%
Minnesota3%
Iowa2%
Foreign countries1%
Colorado1%
Texas1%
California1%
Kansas1%
New York1%
Maryland1%
Pennsylvania1%
Oregon1%
Oklahoma1%
Nebraska1%
Washington1%
Georgia1%
Connecticut1%

Valparaiso Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %
Part-Time50 %

Valparaiso Room and Board (2005)

Valparaiso offers campus housing for 2,007 of its 3,655 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Valparaiso, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Valparaiso Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,5342,92983%67423%
Men1,8321,45479%34224%
Women1,7021,47587%33223%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal520630
SAT Math520640
ACT Verbal2229
ACT Math2329
ACT Composite2328

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT55%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT67%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (219) 464-5011

Valparaiso Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 22,750
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 22,750
Room and board$ 6,220
Room charge$ 3,910
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,310
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,370

Financial Aid:
Valparaiso participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 184200)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 464-5015

Valparaiso Faculty

Valparaiso has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year53$84,20611$88,822
Associate professoracademic year43$58,23632$57,698
Assistant professoracademic year46$50,24827$48,479
Instructoracademic year3$32,6113$34,765
Lectureracademic year9$39,52110$43,692
All faculty totalacademic year154$63,19583$56,308

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Valparaiso Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballPioneer Football League
BasketballMid-Continent Conference
BaseballMid-Continent Conference
TrackMid-Continent Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total8495179
Baseball28028
Basketball121426
Track6915
All Other Sports3872110

Valparaiso Degree Programs (2005)

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

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
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

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
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

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Valparaiso Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Valparaiso Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Valparaiso Number of degree programs
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Valparaiso % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Valparaiso Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Valparaiso % of degrees in law
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Valparaiso % of degrees in music
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Valparaiso Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Valparaiso Number of students
Student SAT scores
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Valparaiso Student SAT scores
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Valparaiso Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Valparaiso % of degrees in science
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Valparaiso % students on athletic fin. aid
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Lutheran Church in America affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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