Valparaiso University
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Valparaiso University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 10, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, Valparaiso University says 4,704 first-year students applied and 4,231 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 90%. 498 admitted students enrolled (12% yield). Compared with 2024-25, applications fell 23% (6,087 to 4,704) and the acceptance rate went from 89% to 90%.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 4,704 | 4,231 | 90% | 498 | School-reported totals. |
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
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.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
6 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
6 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 214 | 288 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 7 | 15 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 625 | 840 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 846 | 1,143 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 1 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 847 | 1,144 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 1 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 4 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 12 | 24 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 17 | 25 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 9 | 14 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 26 | 39 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 2,056 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 37 | 95 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 24 | 96 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 0 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 61 | 192 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 15 | 23 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 28 | 51 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 5 | 5 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 48 | 79 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 380 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | 908 | 1,336 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | 74 | 118 | 0 | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 2,436 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 8 | 78 | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 117 | 337 | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 39 | 142 | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 296 | 1,301 | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 3 | 5 | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 16 | 62 | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 16 | 78 | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 8 | 28 | Not reported |
| Total | 503 | 2,031 | 0 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 4 |
| Associate degrees | 5 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 487 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 19 |
| Master's degrees | 233 |
| Post-master's certificates | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 10 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 179 | 172 | 295 | 646 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 179 | 172 | 295 | 646 |
| Completed in less than four years | 83 | 109 | 196 | 388 |
| Completed in less than five years | 10 | 13 | 22 | 45 |
| Completed in less than six years | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Total completers | 95 | 123 | 221 | 439 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 53.1% | 71.5% | 74.9% | 68.0% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Final cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Completed in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Completed in less than six years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Total completers | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Six-year graduation rate | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | 517 |
| Still enrolled next fall | 399 |
| Retention rate | 77.2% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESC8D · Entrance Exams
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,138 | 2,566 | Not reported | 4,704 |
| Admitted | 1,912 | 2,319 | Not reported | 4,231 |
| Enrolled | 213 | 285 | Not reported | 498 |
| Enrolled full-time | 212 | 285 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
C2 · Wait List
| 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 | — | — | Yes | — |
| 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 | — |
C9 · First-time, first-year Profile
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 33 | 165 |
| ACT | 4 | 20 |
Transfer Admission
3 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 139 | 210 | Not reported | 349 |
| Admitted | 107 | 171 | Not reported | 278 |
| Enrolled | 41 | 79 | Not reported | 120 |
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
5 TABLESAnnual Expenses
7 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,650 | $50,650 |
| 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 | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | $9,326 | $9,877 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | $5,894 | $5,668 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $960 | $960 | $960 |
| Food only | Not reported | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | $6,800 |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Other expenses | $870 | $870 | $870 |
Financial Aid
14 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 102 | 489 | 10 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | $28,508 | $26,879 | $8,107 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 19 | 94 | 0 |
| Average athletic grant | $22,323 | $23,766 | $0 |
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 534 | 2,055 | 28 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 513 | 1,837 | 13 |
| Determined to have financial need | 432 | 1,517 | 8 |
| Awarded any aid | 432 | 1,513 | 8 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 432 | 1,513 | 8 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 221 | 845 | 2 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 110 | 388 | 1 |
| Need fully met | 256 | 837 | 2 |
| Average percentage of need met | 94% | 94% | 75% |
| Average financial aid package | $41,825 | $41,853 | $13,459 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | $41,470 | $40,140 | $11,436 |
| Average need-based self-help award | $3,616 | $4,687 | $3,625 |
| Average need-based loan | $3,404 | $4,444 | $1,875 |
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 266 | 69% | $38,847 |
| Federal loan programs | 259 | 67% | $21,898 |
| Institutional loan programs | 13 | 3% | $5,038 |
| State loan programs | 0 | 0% | $0 |
| Private student loans | 80 | 21% | $43,558 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 181 | 106 | 287 |
| Members of minority groups | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Females | 91 | 67 | 158 |
| Males | 90 | 39 | 129 |
| Nonresidents | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 159 | Not reported | 159 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 21 | Not reported | 21 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | Not reported | 1 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | Not reported | 0 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 85 | 16 |
| 10-19 students | 174 | 40 |
| 20-29 students | 102 | 32 |
| 30-39 students | 68 | 0 |
| 40-49 students | 16 | 0 |
| 50-99 students | 14 | 0 |
| 100+ students | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 460 | 88 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 1.5% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | 20% | 4% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 14% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 75% | Not reported | 2% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | 80% | 1% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.5% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0.5% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| 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 | 1% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 26% |
| Business/marketing | 25% | Not reported | 12.5% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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