At Valpo, Our Light is for Everyone
Since our University was founded in 1859, Valpo has been dedicated to helping students cast their light around the world. We are known for our close-knit community, our dedicated faculty, and the radiance of our Beacons.
Grounded, we shine.
Grounded, we serve.
Grounded, we radiate.
Valparaiso University.
Discover Your Joy at Valpo
The Valpo experience is all about discovery. Fostered by a supportive campus, our students discover their vocation, purpose, and joy through service and leadership – Beacons shining their light far and wide.
The bright path forward isn’t limited to the classroom or a major. This path is open to all Beacons in pursuit of their passions, our student-athletes on the starting block, servant-leaders making a difference, and well-versed faculty. It illuminates every aspect of Beacon life: in-field internships, friendships, service, spirituality, and more – the human joy found in service of something greater.
Here, our heritage colors of brown and gold shine for all, grounding Valpo in a rich history and ever vibrant future.
Student Body
2,142 undergraduate students
456 graduate students
Teaching Faculty
194 full-time faculty
84% highest degree in field
12:1 student-faculty ratio
19 average class size
100% of courses are taught by professors, not TAs
Academic Profile of Freshman Class
3.69 average GPA (4.0 scale)
Tuition and Affordability
$46,940 2024–2025 undergraduate tuition and fees
$13,618 on-campus room/meals
98% of undergraduate students receive financial assistance
$106+ million amount of assistance awarded to undergraduate students annually
- The Wall Street Journal has named Valpo as one of the 2024 Wall Street Journal Best Colleges. Other reports from recent years also recognize Valpo for overall resources, engagement, environment, and outcomes.
- The 2024 U.S. News & World Report National Universities list names Valpo one of the best universities in the nation.
- Valpo has secured a top 50 spot in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Value National Universities rankings, offering students the highest academic quality at the lowest possible cost.
- Valpo’s acclaimed business program earned a spot on the list of 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Business Programs. The College of Business is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
- Valpo is listed in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Computer Science Programs rankings. All undergraduate computer science programs are rated on overall quality by top academics and officials, as well as Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation.
- Valpo’s undergraduate engineering program is seated at number 14 in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Undergraduate Engineering Programs without a doctorate, evaluated by peer assessment surveys, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation, and offerings of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Rated by top academics and officials on overall quality, Valpo’s undergraduate bachelor of science in nursing program is seen as one of the best in the nation according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing (BSN) Programs list.
- Valpo is known for fostering the growth of economically disadvantaged students and encouraging the graduation rate of first-generation students, which earned the University a spot on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Top Performers on Social Mobility rankings.
- Valpo is listed on the 2023 Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck Universities: Midwest rankings, which identifies qualifying institutions based on how well they help students attain quality degrees at affordable rates.
- Valpo is listed on the 2023 Forbes America’s Top Colleges list, ranked based on data focused on overall student success, impressive outcomes for low-income students, return on investment, high graduate salaries, and alumni influence.
- Washington Monthly listed Valpo as a 2023 Best National Universities based on the number of Pell graduates and their performance, social mobility rank, service rank, and more.
- Valpo is credited for being one of the best schools for veterans in the 2023 Military Times Best for Vets Colleges list. Student-veterans of all statuses are able to find support, valuable resources, and connections on campus and in our community, with Valpo’s Veteran Student Services offering military and veteran admission, advising, registration, financial aid, counseling, and more.
- Valpo is recognized for supporting our transfer students on the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. With over 100 new transfer students just this academic year, our dedication to transfer students continues to grow.
- Valpo is listed as one of the 2024 Best Colleges in Indiana by Niche.com, ranked based on academic quality, overall value, diversity, and athletics, among others.
- American Music Therapy Association
- The American Chemical Society
- Indiana Department of Education-Office of Educator Licensing & Development
- Indiana State Board of Nursing
- Valparaiso University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
