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Valparaiso University

Private nonprofit Valparaiso, IN · Suburban · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
69%
Graduation Rate
$63,191
Earnings (10yr)
$18,578
Net Price
89%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Valparaiso University has an acceptance rate of 89%, making it accessible to a wide range of students. With an enrollment of 2,083, it offers a community feel while still providing a diverse learning environment. The university’s commitment to education is evident in its focus on key programs like Health Professions, Engineering, and Business.

Data from Opportunity Insights reveals that students from Valparaiso have the potential for upward mobility, though specific figures are not available. The university’s graduation rate stands at 69%, indicating that a significant number of students complete their degrees, which can substantially enhance their career prospects. While exact mobility rates are missing, the focus on practical fields suggests a solid foundation for post-graduation success.

Attending Valparaiso comes with a net price of $18,578, and graduates earn an average of $63,191 ten years after enrollment. The median debt of $26,942 shows that while students may incur debt, their earning potential can make repayment manageable. Students who thrive here often pursue programs in health, engineering, or business, capitalizing on the university's strengths in these areas.

Rankings

How Valparaiso Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation69%Earnings 10yr$63KNet Price$19KRetention75%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate27%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$25K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%288.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2801.1%MOBILITY80.71%

Cost & Financial Aid

$48,450
In-State Tuition
$48,450
Out-of-State
$18,578
Avg Net Price
$26,942
Median Debt
27%
Pell Grant Rate
52%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$11,043
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,055
Family Income $30K–$48K
$15,279
Family Income $48K–$75K
$24,780
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$55,216
6 Years After Entry
$59,972
8 Years
$63,191
10 Years
0.43x
Debt-to-Earnings
73%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$55,216 6yr $59,972 8yr $63,191 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

80.71%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2801.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
288.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$107,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.66
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
9.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.928%
Inventor Rate
41
Total Patents
18
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 89%
Retention Rate 75%
SAT Average 1178
SAT Range 1060–1280
ACT Range 23–31
Full-Time Faculty 70%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,127
Diversity Index 0.53
First-Gen Students 29%

Top Programs

Health Professions 28%
Engineering 15%
Business & Marketing 12%
Physical Sciences 6%
Social Sciences 6%
Psychology 5%
Biology & Biomedical 5%
Education 5%