Cost of Attendance

The total cost to attend Valparaiso University is an estimate of “direct charges” and “indirect costs” you can expect in an academic year. The total cost of a Valpo education will differ between students depending on factors like degree sought and academic major, as well as personal preferences such as living arrangement and meal plan. Additional fees may be charged by the University. A complete list of fees is provided within this section.

• Direct charges are services provided directly by the University and are billed to your student account on a semester basis. Such as tuition, fees, room, and board.
• Indirect costs are expenses you will incur but are not billed by the University. These costs are used to determine total financial aid eligibility and to help you plan for all expenses related to your education and college experience.

As you look at our tuition and fees and cost of attendance, please note that very few students are asked to pay that full amount.  Based on eligibility for merit scholarships and need based grants from Valpo, in fall 2021 the average incoming freshmen was responsible for only $14,709 in tuition and fees (room and board not included). Most students then used state and federal aid to assist with some or all of that remaining amount.  While each student’s financial award will vary based on their own unique circumstance, we remain committed to providing grants and scholarships that make Valpo affordable and reward students for their outstanding prior academic achievement.   We recommend using our net price calculator to estimate your actual cost to attend Valpo and submitting a FAFSA to learn your full aid amount.

The following are estimated costs of attendance to Valparaiso University for the 2021–2022 academic year.