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Valparaiso University Description Founded in 1859, Valparaiso University is a private, independent Lutheran university with a distinguished history of academic excellence and a values-centered approach to higher education. More than 70 major areas of study are offered in five undergraduate colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Nursing, and Christ College, as well as several graduate programs, including law and 11 master’s degree programs. Current enrollment is 3,900, with 30 percent of first-year students graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school classes. Ninety percent of Valpo’s full-time faculty members hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field, and the student-faculty ratio is 13:1. This exceptional student body and dedicated faculty are the primary reasons U.S. News & World Report has identified Valpo as one of the Midwest’s top-ranked, master’s-level colleges and universities for 19 consecutive years. VU also ranked No. 3 in academic quality, marking the eighth consecutive year the university has been ranked among the top three institutions in its category. Furthering its mission of faith and learning, Valparaiso University combines liberal arts with professional studies and promotes service to others. With its pulse on today’s globally interconnected world, Valparaiso University offers 14 study-abroad programs on four continents, as well as national and international internships and cooperative programs. More than 90 percent of graduates are employed in professional positions or enrolled in continuing degree programs within six months of graduation. Updated September 2007 |
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