by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,723 undergraduates in 2020, Valpo is a small, private university located in Valparaiso, Indiana. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Valpo offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Valpo can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Valpo Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Valpo. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Valpo Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Valpo does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Valpo Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Valpo for Veterans Guide.
Valpo offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Valpo has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,723 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,678 (98.3%). Part-time attendance was 45 (1.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,678 | 45 | 2,723 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Valpo receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Valpo #520 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Valpo by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Valpo Diversity Guide.
Valpo has a total of 422 student athletes, 280 men and 142 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $12,946,139 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $12,946,139 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Valparaiso University Athletics