Valparaiso University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 201(↓25) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: Valpo | VU
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran Church in America
School Chief: Jose D. Padilla (President)
Website: https://www.valpo.edu/； Phone: 2194645000
Location: US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
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Valparaiso University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $44,796  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $44,796 |
| Room and Board | $13,180 | Under Students | 2,507 |
| Graduation Rate | 62.3% | Retension Rate | 81.3% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 11:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 42:58 |
| Graduation Salary | $36,679 - $132,400 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Pioneer Football League - Missouri Valley Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University Important Facts Trends
Valparaiso University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Valparaiso University degrees/majors
Valparaiso University major details
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| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | - | ||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | $49,211 | ||||
| Physician Assistant. | - | ||||
| Public Health, General. | - | ||||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist. | - | ||||
| Nursing Education. | - | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $68,586-$132,400 | ||||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. | $68,586-$132,400 | ||||
| Nursing Practice. | $68,586-$132,400 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $59,314-$74,519 | ||||
| Accounting. | - | ||||
| Finance, General. | $72,406 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | - | ||||
| Management Science. | - | ||||
| Actuarial Science. | - | ||||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $56,549 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | - | ||||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $71,094 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General. | - | ||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $83,272 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $72,788 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $41,931 | ||||
| Counseling Psychology. | $51,253 | ||||
| School Psychology. | $51,253 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology. | - | ||||
| Computer Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $41,461-$44,455 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | $41,461-$44,455 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | - | ||||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education. | - | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education. | - | ||||
| Music Teacher Education. | - | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education. | - | ||||
| History Teacher Education. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $50,744 | ||||
| Biochemistry. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology. | $47,268 | ||||
| Economics, General. | $62,147 | ||||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $62,147 | ||||
| International Economics. | $62,147 | ||||
| Geography. | $37,616 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs. | - | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $58,168 | ||||
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. | $41,366-$51,077 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | $41,366-$51,077 | ||||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $41,366-$51,077 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | $52,086 | ||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | $43,145 | ||||
| Sports Communication. | - | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy. | - | ||||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | $50,175 | ||||
| Chemistry, General. | $58,900 | ||||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | - | ||||
| International/Globalization Studies. | - | ||||
| Computational Science. | - | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | - | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | - | ||||
| Music, General. | $36,679 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $39,852 | ||||
| Creative Writing. | - | ||||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | - | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $41,551 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| French Language and Literature. | $43,856 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | $43,856 | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology/Theological Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Asian Studies. | - | ||||
| Chinese Studies. | - |
Valparaiso University Schools/Majors Ranking
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Valparaiso University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 74 | 60 |
| Football | 118 | - |
| Swimming | 21 | 16 |
| Basketball | 18 | 18 |
| Baseball | 35 | - |
| Soccer | - | 29 |
| Golf | 8 | 12 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Volleyball | - | 19 |
| Bowling | - | 11 |
| Tennis | - | 7 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 82 | 64 |
| Football | 101 | - |
| Swimming | 20 | 16 |
| Basketball | 17 | 18 |
| Baseball | 34 | - |
| Soccer | - | 29 |
| Softball | - | 22 |
| Golf | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 16 |
| Bowling | - | 13 |
| Tennis | - | 8 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 90 | 64 |
| Football | 96 | - |
| Soccer | 28 | 29 |
| Baseball | 33 | - |
| Swimming | 15 | 17 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Volleyball | - | 19 |
| Golf | 9 | 8 |
| Tennis | 8 | 7 |
| Bowling | - | 11 |
| Swimming and Diving | - | - |
