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Summer Tuition

Explore tuition rates, housing costs, and personal expense estimates for summer courses at Valparaiso University for the 2025–2027 academic year.

Summer Costs at a Glance

The following expenses are based on the 2026-2027 academic year.

Direct Costs (directly billed by Valparaiso University)

2026-2027 Rates
Level of ClassTuition
Undergraduate, College of Arts & Science and College of Business$580 per credit
Undergraduate, College of Nursing and Health Professions$840 per credit
Undergraduate, College of Engineering$875 per credit
Accelerated Nursing$600 per credit

Indirect Costs (estimated personal expenses)

Housing
On Campus Housing$1,475 per session
Housing:Off-CampusCommuter
$200 per week$200 per week
Food: On-CampusOff-CampusCommuter
$200 per week$200 per week$200 per week

Books: $40 per credit hour

Misc/Personal: Undergrad per week $40

Transportation:On-CampusOff-CampusCommuter
Cost:$40 per week$40 per week$40 per week

Loan Fees: $35

Direct Costs (directly billed by Valparaiso University)

Level of CourseTuition
Graduate$763 per credit
MSN/DNP$715 per credit
MBA$2500 per course
Graduate PA $18,500 for full summer term
Budgeted Items: There are six (6) weeks per Summer Session
Housing
On Campus Housing$1,475 per session

Indirect Costs (estimated personal expenses)

Housing:Off-CampusCommuter
$200 per week$0
Food:On-CampusOff-CampusCommuter
$200 per week$200 per week$200 per week

Books: $40 per credit hour

Misc/Personal: Graduate per week $40

Transportation:On-CampusOff-CampusCommuter
$40 per credit$40 per credit$40 per credit

Loan Fees: $100

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Valpo Means Value

U.S. News & World Report ranks Valpo as one of the best national universities and among the best for undergraduate teaching. Couple that with our affordable tuition and scholarship and financial aid resources and we earn another U.S. News distinction—one of the best values nationwide.

Supporting Your Valpo Journey

At Valpo, our Student Financial Services team is here to help you navigate aid and student accounts with personalized support. Student Financial Services consists of the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Accounts:

Office of Financial Aid

Kretzmann Hall, Suite 103
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

The Office of Financial Aid helps students and families find the best path to funding a Valpo education. From completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and exploring scholarships, to reviewing your aid offer and understanding loan options, our team is with you every step of the way. We’re committed to making a Valpo education attainable for every student we serve.

Office of Student Accounts

Kretzmann Hall, Room 137
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

The Office of Student Accounts is your resource for the financial details that come with being a Valpo student. That includes tuition and fee billing, payment plans, refunds, and e-bill access for students, and authorized payers. Whether you need to make a payment, set up a payment plan, or check on your account, we are happy to help.

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