Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Valparaiso University (Valpo) is a private university in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is an independent Lutheran university with five colleges. It enrolls nearly 2,300 students and has a 350-acre (140 ha) campus. The university is known for its Lutheran Christian heritage and has one of the largest chapels on a U.S. college campus. In 2025, it accepted 89% of applicants for enrollment.
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#323 National rank▼
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Ranked #323 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #1116 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Test scores
SAT 1080–1310
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US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383
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