Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice·GPA 3.68
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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.
- Rankings
#323 (Forbes)▼
National rank
Ranked #323 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1116 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$46,588▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $62,714
Room & Board: $13,306
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $34,326
Pell Grant Recipients: 31%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383
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