Valparaiso University
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN
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Majors offered at Valparaiso University
Biggest majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Biology, General
Academics at Valparaiso University
1070-1270
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
23-29
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
Selectivity
Least Selective (89% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Demographics for Valparaiso University Students
| Ethnicity Breakdown | Asian | Black | Caucasian | Hispanic | Middle Eastern | Native American | Pacific Islander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University Students | 5% | 14% | 71% | 15% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| All Bold.org College Students | 11% | 21% | 39% | 25% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Gender breakdown
Valparaiso University Students
28%
67%
Male
Female
< 4% Gender nonconforming
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Common careers for Valparaiso University students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)71k
Electrical Engineer70k
Software Engineer70k
Civil Engineer66k
Manufacturing Engineer64k
Marketing Manager44k
Administrative Assistant40k
54.3kAvg. Early Career Pay
97.8kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
51%in High-Meaning careers
31%in STEM careers
Net price of attending Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $24,127
- Average pell grant $4,400
Loans per year
- Average total loans $9,675
- Average federal loans $6,684
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