Also known as
- Valpo
- VU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,688
46.7% Female
53.3% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran Church in America
Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
173
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
41
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
6
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.30%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.07%
Asian
8.23%
Black or African American
5.33%
Hispanic or Latino
0.24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
39.99%
White
1.13%
Two or more races
6.28%
Unknown
36.43%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$30
Admissions Office Web Address
www.valpo.edu/admission/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$11,070
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
41
Master's (Distance)
5
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
23
Post Master's Certificate
9
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Actuarial Science | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| African Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Business/Commerce, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Chinese Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computational Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Ethics | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| European Studies/Civilization | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Finance, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Gerontology | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| History, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Information Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| International Economics | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| International/Global Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Latin American Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Legal Studies, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Management Science | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| School Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sports Communication | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Sustainability Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 313 | 313 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 313 | 313 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 142 | 142 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 103 | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 68 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 52 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$11,070
Financial aid office web address
www.valpo.edu/student-financial-services/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$6,400
Typical Board
$4,120
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $11,070 |
| Full time Fees | $428 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $615 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $39,450 | $922 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Yes
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,688
46.7% Female
53.3% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.30%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.07%
Asian
8.23%
Black or African American
5.33%
Hispanic or Latino
0.24%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
39.99%
White
1.13%
Two or more races
6.28%
Unknown
36.43%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 2 |
| Asian | 15 | 20 |
| Black Or African American | 54 | 85 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 38 | 52 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 460 | 155 |
| White | 287 | 388 |
| Two Or More Races | 3 | 16 |
| Unknown | 38 | 68 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
373
55.8% Male
44.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
147
45.6% Male
54.4% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
11
27.3% Male
72.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone
219-464-5000
Fax
Email
