How to Apply to Valparaiso University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply VU. VU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://www.valpo.edu/admission-aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.valpo.edu/apply-to-valpo/
Financial Aidhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/planning/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/veterans-information/processing-veterans-information/
Athletichttps://www.valpo.edu/institutional-effectiveness/student-right-to-know/
Disability Servicehttps://www.valpo.edu/access-and-accommodations-resource-center/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at VU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Valparaiso University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 29. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
VU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Valparaiso University1,20029
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana1,15271

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Valparaiso University, 135 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing580630680
Mathematics560610680
Total1,1401,240 1,360
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Valparaiso University, 45 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite272830
English242731
Mathematics242729

VU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Valparaiso University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Valparaiso University
Secondary school GPAConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired