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$48,450
per year
In-State Tuition
94%
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
Valparaiso University is an educational institution in Valparaiso, IN. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Valpo awards freshman merit scholarships of $25,000 to $35,000 for 2027-2028 based on high school GPA (2.8 and up), with no separate application.
For students entering Fall 2027
Board of Directors Scholarship
Automatic$35,000 per year · Listed for the 2027-2028 academic year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Automatic with admission; no separate scholarship application or deadline
High school GPA of 4.20 or higher. Domestic and international freshmen are considered.
Presidential Scholarship
Automatic$31,000–$33,000 per year · Listed for the 2027-2028 academic year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Automatic with admission; no separate scholarship application or deadline
Band: high school GPA 3.40 to 4.19. You receive only the award for your GPA band. Domestic and international freshmen are considered.
Beacon Scholarship
Automatic$30,000 per year · Listed for the 2027-2028 academic year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Automatic with admission; no separate scholarship application or deadline
Band: high school GPA 3.0 to 3.39. You receive only the award for your GPA band. Domestic and international freshmen are considered.
Leadership Award
Automatic$25,000 per year · Listed for the 2027-2028 academic year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Automatic with admission; no separate scholarship application or deadline
Band: high school GPA 2.8 to 2.99. You receive only the award for your GPA band. Domestic and international freshmen are considered.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,043
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$63,191
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,942
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 45 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 2 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Porter County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
82 career paths
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