For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $64,386 and for graduate students it is approximately $31,838.
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
$31,838 - $64,386
Valparaiso University is a private university in Valparaiso, Indiana. It was established in 1859 as one of the nation’s first co-educational colleges. It is an independent Lutheran university with five undergraduate colleges and a graduate school, home to about 2,500 full-time enrolled students on a campus of 350 acres. The university goes by the name Valpo among students and offers studies in liberal arts, professional training and graduate study. Valparaiso offers admissions to more than 70 majors in 5 undergraduate colleges, a graduate school and law school.
Points of Pride
- For 29 consecutive years, more than 90% of Valparaiso University graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation. Statistics include 97% Placement rate and 96% Satisfaction with first career job.
- Valpo has earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review and enrolls more than 200 international students from over 40 nations.
- The MBA program was named one of the Best Business Schools by Princeton Review for 2018. The publication also recognized the MBA program as the No. 8 Best Green MBA, which is based on students’ assessments of how well their school is preparing them in environmental/sustainability and social responsibility issues and for a career in a green job market.
- Valparaiso University celebrates the diverse range of passions its students possess and provides numerous opportunities for their growth. Students can explore multiple interests simultaneously, such as engineering and music, entrepreneurship and science, philanthropy and meteorology, or any combination that defines their unique identity.
- Valpo is designated as a STEM Jobs Approved College by Victory Media for 2016–2017. The list rates colleges and universities on their responsiveness and relevance to high demand, high growth science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations.
- Valpo students graduate ready to lead around the world and equipped to make their world a better place.
University Highlights
- The Princeton Review ranked Valpo No. 5 for Best Green MBA 2022.
- U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranked Valpo No. 5 in the Midwest for 2019, and Valpo has been named one of the top 10 regional universities in the Midwest every year since 1990.
- The Center For Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Education, or CIACE, at Valparaiso University studies the complex environment of cybersecurity and how to confront this ever-evolving challenge.
- Valpo is the U.S. News & World Report No. 1 Best Value and No. 5 Best Undergraduate Teaching in the Midwest for 2019.
- The Washington Monthly recognized Valpo for contribution to public good in 2018.
- Valpo regularly appears in Forbes Magazine’s “America’s Top Colleges” list and is in the top 100 among Midwestern regional universities.
- The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings include Valpo on its list of universities recognized for resources, engagement, environment, and outcomes.
- Valpo is one of Money Magazine’s Best Colleges for Your Money, based on quality of education, affordability, and outcomes.
- Great Value Colleges lists Valpo as one of the 50 Great Affordable Colleges in the Midwest.
- Niche.com lists Valpo as one of the Best Colleges in Indiana.
- The Princeton Review includes Valpo on its “Best Midwestern Colleges” and “Green Colleges” lists.
- Valpo is included among Kiplinger’s “Best College Values” list for 2019.
- The College of Engineering won the 2012 Engineering Award presented by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering.
- #176 in National Universities
- #43 in Best Value Schools
- #186 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
- U.S. News & World Report ranked the College of Engineering among the top 20 undergraduate engineering schools in the nation for 2019.
- The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, placing it in the top 5 percent of business schools worldwide.
- U.S. News & World Report ranked the part-time MBA program among the best for 2018.
- Valpo’s German program has been designated a German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). Valpo is one of first two U.S collegiate institutions ever to receive this honor.
- Valpo has been named to The Best Colleges’ list of the 10 Most Innovative Colleges for Foreign Language Study.
- The Valparaiso University community exudes a strong sense of kinship, with students, staff, and faculty members creating a welcoming environment. Walking around campus means encountering familiar, smiling faces, and genuine interest in each other's well-being.
- Valparaiso truly feels like a home away from home, both during students' time at the university and even as returning alumni.
- #219 in Business Programs
- #15 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- #10 in Civil Engineering
- #14 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering
- #12 in Mechanical Engineering
- #255 in Computer Science
- #153 in Nursing
Programs
UnderGraduate
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Art
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy – STEM designated
- Biochemistry – STEM designated
- Bioengineering – STEM designated
- Biology – STEM designated
- Business Analytics
- Chemistry - STEM designated
- Civil Engineering - STEM designated
- Communication
- Computer Engineering - STEM designated
- Computer Science - STEM designated
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Data Science - STEM designated
- Digital Media Arts
- Economics
- Education - Elementary Education
- Electrical Engineering – STEM designated English
- Environmental Engineering – STEM Designated
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Exploratory
- Finance
- Geography - B.A.
- Geography - B.S.
- German
- Global Service
- Global Studies
- Health Care Leadership
- Health Science
- Health Science leading to Physician Assistant
- History
- Integrated Business and Engineering – STEM designated
- International Business
- International Economics and cultural affairs (IECA)
- International Relations
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics - STEM designated
- Mechanical Engineering - STEM designated
- Meteorology
- Music
- Music - Church music
- Music - Performance
- Music Education
- Music Therapy
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physics - STEM designated
- Political Science
- Pre-law
- Pre-med Program
- Psychology
- Public and Professional Writing
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Supply chain and Logistics Management
- Theology
- Theology and Ministry
Graduate
- M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A in English Studies and Communication
- M.A in TESOL
- M.Ed in Initial Licensure
- M.S in Analytics and Modeling
- M.S in Cyber Security
- M.S in Digital Media
- M.S in Information Technology- Computing track- Management Track - STEM designated
- M.S in International Economics and Finance
- M.S in Physician Assistant
- M.S in Public Health
- M.S in Sports Administration
- M.S in Sports Media
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.valpo.edu/find-your-major/
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Intakes
Fall (September), Spring (January) and Summer (May).Accreditation
The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) International. The BS programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
