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Valparaiso University Computer Science Programs

Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Valparaiso, IN. A Smaller Suburban Community provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Valparaiso University?

Contact information for Valpo|VU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone:	2194645000
Website:	www.valpo.edu/
Admissions:	www.valpo.edu/admission-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Valpo|VU?

You can apply to Valpo|VU online at: https://www.valpo.edu/apply-to-valpo/

Valpo|VU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Valpo|VU

This is what Valpo|VU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Valpo|VU?

Valpo|VU has an acceptance rate of 89%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

30% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Valpo|VU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 640. Math scores were between 520 and 640.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1280. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Valpo|VU ranged between 23 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Valpo|VU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,839	2,531	89%
Women	3,181	2,859	90%

Can I Afford Valparaiso University?

The average net price after aid at Valpo|VU is $21,583. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,940
In-State Fees	$1,510
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,940
Out-of-State Fees	$1,510
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$48,450
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$48,450

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Valpo|VU receive some form of financial aid (594 students).

Approximately 96% of students at Valpo|VU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,947 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,761.

Student Loan Debt

52% of Valpo|VU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,691 per year.

Valparaiso University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 702 students enrolled at Valpo|VU. Valpo|VU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,229 undergraduate students at Valpo|VU, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Valparaiso University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	82
Black or African American	140
Hispanic	300
White	1,466
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	95
Non-Resident	91

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Valpo|VU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	299
Illinois	140
Michigan	15
Wisconsin	14
Missouri	8

Additionally, approximately 4.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Valparaiso University Graduate Student Diversity

591 of Valpo|VU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Valpo|VU, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Valparaiso University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	29
Black or African American	34
Hispanic	45
White	297
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	169

Online Learning at Valparaiso University

Valpo|VU provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

760 undergraduate students at Valpo|VU took at least one online class — of those, 10 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 170 students took at least one online class and 102 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Valparaiso University

The following computer science majors are available at Valpo|VU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	137	—	137
Computer Science	15	—	—	15

Academic Programs at Valparaiso University

Valpo|VU offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Valpo|VU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.