Valparaiso University

Common Data Set 2004-05

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$63,191
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
70%
6-year completion
Average net price
$18,578
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$26,942
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction183fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)219
Main Phone Number:464-5000
WWW Home Page Address:www.valpo.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):219
Admissions Phone Number:464-5011
Admissions Email Address:undergrad.admissions@valpo.edu
Degrees Offered
Post-master's certificateX

Enrollment And Persistence

2 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents845Not reported
Hispanic/Latino3291Not reported
Black or African American, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
White, non-Hispanic6372614Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic27Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic8Not reportedNot reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Two or more races, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknownNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total7593041Not reported
Graduation Rates
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohort200012
Did not persist1213
Final cohort200014
Completed program in less than two years15Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time16Not reported
Completed program in less than four years17Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time18Not reported
Transfers out19Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported

First-Time, First-Year Admission

4 TABLES
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Social studies3
History3
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History3
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Class rankYes
Academic GPANot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT compositeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT math530640Not reported
ACT composite2329Not reported
ACT math2329Not reported
ACT English2329Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:30
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:__1 year_____

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied135182Not reported317
Admitted84121Not reported205
Enrolled4265Not reported107
Other extracted fields
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
Application for Admission
FallX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:_____Certain programs may require higher GPA for transfer admission.__________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 33 Common Data Set 2004-05
Fall Closing Date: Month8
Spring Closing Date: Month12
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day15

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X

Student Life

3 TABLES
Activities Offered
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
ROTC
Air Force ROTC is offered:On campus
Housing
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX

Annual Expenses

3 TABLES
Private Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
Tuition2200022000
Tuition: in-districtNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required fees750750
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies100010001000
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation500500500
Other expenses870870870

Financial Aid

4 TABLES
Reporting Year
Academic Year2004-2005 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$2,600,000
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,817,000,000
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,500,000
Total Scholarships/Grants$24,420,000
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,550,000
Federal Work-Study$400,000
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$100,000
Total Self-Help$9,050,000
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$900,000
Athletic Awards$1,030,000
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$5,000,000
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$500,000
Total Scholarships/Grants$5,500,000
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,210,000
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,000,000
Parent Loans$3,000,000
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$600,000
Athletic Awards$1,070,000
Aid Available
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

1 TABLE
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 studentsNot reported40
10-19 studentsNot reported40
20-29 studentsNot reported43
30-39 studentsNot reported39
40-49 studentsNot reported4
50-99 studentsNot reported0
100+ studentsNot reported0
TotalNot reported0

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