Can you get into Valparaiso University?
Valparaiso, IN · Private · 2,083 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
89.4%
SAT middle 50%
1060–1280
ACT middle 50%
23–31
Graduation rate
69%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Valparaiso University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Course rigor
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Grades
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Valparaiso University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $58,437, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Valparaiso University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$11,043
- $30k–$48k$12,055
- $48k–$75k$15,279
- $75k–$110k$22,311
- Over $110k$24,780
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
Valparaiso University admissions, answered
What is Valparaiso University's acceptance rate?
Valparaiso University admits 89.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Valparaiso University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1060 and 1280. A score above 1280 clears the 75th percentile; below 1060, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does Valparaiso University look for in an application?
Valparaiso University reports that it weighs course rigor, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Valparaiso University actually cost?
Sticker price is $58,437, but the average family pays $18,578 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $11,043 per year on average.
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