Valparaiso University

Name: Valparaiso University Common Data Set 2021-22
Creator: Valparaiso University
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Common Data Set 2021-22

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Acceptance Rate

80.9%

Applications

7,013

Admitted

5,675

Enrolled

600

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

§ Extraction408fields 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.Admission@valpo.edu

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

AssociateX

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 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.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	12	61	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	76	287	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	46	145	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	409	1804	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	1	3	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	22	68	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	0	0	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	26	85	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	9	40	Not reported
Total	601	2493	Not reported

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	0
Associate degrees	0
Bachelor's degrees	700
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	209
Post-master's certificates	0
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	0
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	17
Doctoral degrees, other	0

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	228	209	304	741
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	228	209	304	741
Completed in less than four years	127	133	222	482
Completed in less than five years	20	20	26	66
Completed in less than six years	2	0	1	3
Total completers	149	153	249	551
Six-year graduation rate	65.4%	73.2%	81.9%	74.4%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	219	214	280	713
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	219	214	280	713
Completed in less than four years	101	132	166	399
Completed in less than five years	17	22	25	64
Completed in less than six years	3	0	1	4
Total completers	121	154	192	467
Six-year graduation rate	55.3%	72.0%	68.6%	65.5%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	81.3%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	3334	3679	Not reported	Not reported
Admitted	2569	3106	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	247	353	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	353	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	0	1	Not reported	Not reported

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units16

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language2

Social studies0

History2

Academic electives3

Total academic units19

English4

Mathematics4

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab3

Foreign language2

Social studies1

History2

Academic electives3

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.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 200-299100

SAT Composite: 400-599100

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class32

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class62

Percent in top half of high school graduating class92

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class8

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.6

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:53

Percent who had GPA of 4.037

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9920

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Admission Policies

Priority Date: Month12

Priority Date: Day01

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.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	173	197	Not reported	370
Admitted	141	179	Not reported	320
Enrolled	39	83	Not reported	122

Application for Admission

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: Certain programs may require a higher GPA for transfer admissions.

Fall Closing Date: Month03

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day01

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

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

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)52%

Percent of males who join fraternities30%

Percent of females who join sororities30%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing75%

Percent who live off campus or commute25%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)52%

Percent of males who join fraternities30%

Percent of females who join sororities30%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing57%

Percent who live off campus or commute43%

Percent of students age 25 and older3%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Apartments for single studentsX

Special housing for disabled studentsX

Fraternity/sorority housingX

Theme 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.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	43400	43400
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	1396	1396
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not 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.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1200	1200	1200
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	750	750	750
Other expenses	870	870	870

Financial Aid

7 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	99	580	3
Average institutional non-need grant	25127	22572	12171
Athletic grant recipients	20	81	0
Average athletic grant	23815	28824	0

Reporting Year

Academic Year2021-2022 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$4,764,762

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,859,620

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$40,601,050

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$785,186

Total Scholarships/Grants$50,010,618

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$12,837,347

Federal Work-Study$692,764

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$436,050

Total Self-Help$13,966,161

Parent Loans$2,638,267

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$496,954

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,647,458

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$908,771

Total Scholarships/Grants$26,556,229

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,599,754

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$638,875

Total Self-Help$5,238,629

Parent Loans$2,312,918

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,634,474

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	635	2675	42
Applied for need-based aid	614	2364	27
Determined to have financial need	532	2068	25
Awarded any aid	532	2067	23
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	532	2066	18
Awarded need-based self-help aid	300	1271	10
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	153	485	2
Need fully met	282	1035	7
Average percentage of need met	95	95	Not reported
Average financial aid package	35580	34780	Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grant	Not reported	30684	14708
Average need-based self-help award	Not reported	4352	3970
Average need-based loan	3504	4471	3970

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	401	74.5	39169
Federal loan programs	396	73.6	26809
Institutional loan programs	19	3.5	4732
State loan programs	0	0	0
Private student loans	126	23.4	39685

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2021-2022

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	206	104	310
Members of minority groups	31	3	34
Females	99	62	161
Males	107	42	149
Nonresidents	3	1	4
Doctorate or other terminal degree	185	Not reported	Not reported
Master's, but not terminal master's	17	Not reported	Not reported
Bachelor's degree	3	Not reported	Not reported
Unknown or other highest degree	0	Not reported	Not reported
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	0	0	Not reported

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio12

based on ____ students2,826

and ____ faculty240

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.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	124	26
10-19 students	124	26
20-29 students	244	57
30-39 students	146	39
40-49 students	64	0
50-99 students	20	1
100+ students	23	1
Total	4	Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	0.6%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.8%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	2.2%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	2.4%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	3.8%
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	15.6%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.1%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	2.9%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	2.2%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.8%
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.3%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	1.8%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	1.8%
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.1%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	0.4%
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	5.6%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	4.2%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	1.8%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	6.7%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	2.0%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	24.9%
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	11.7%
History	Not reported	Not reported	0.9%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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