Valparaiso University is a selective private, independent Lutheran institution founded in 1859. Valpo’s 320-acre campus is located in Valparaiso, Ind., population 31,000, in Northwest Indiana, one hour southeast of Chicago. Approximately 3,000 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate and law students attend Valpo, making a total of nearly 4,100 students on campus from most states and more than 40 other countries.
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.
School colors — Brown and Gold
Mascot — Crusader
Financial aid — 94 percent of students benefit from some form of aid; more than $70 million awarded annually
Athletics – NCAA Division I – 10 men’s and 11 women’s varsity teams
Average class size — 22
Student to faculty ratio — 13-to-1
Alumni network — 45,000-plus
Overall — 93.7%
College of Arts & Sciences — 94.1%
College of Business— 93%
College of Engineering — 93.1%
College of Nursing — 93.6%
ACT average — 25.9
ACT mid 50% — 23-29
SAT mid 50% — 1510-1780
Average GPA — 3.63 (on a 4.0 scale)
Lutheran — 36%
Roman Catholic — 20%
Other — 44%
Male — 46%
Female — 54%
Multicultural and international students – 18%
From outside Indiana – 64%
Live on campus — 66%