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Study at Valparaiso University


Valparaiso University, also referred to as Valpo, is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It was established in the year 1859 and is under the Lutheran University Association. Valpo is the largest Lutheran university in the United States and has the following academic divisions under it:

  • Christ College
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Nursing
  • Graduate Division
  • School of Law
The athletic teams of the university are nicknamed the Crusaders. Male students of Valparaiso University participate in sports such as basketball and swimming and diving. Female students of the university participate in basketball, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Notable alumni of the university include Michael Essany, television host; Beulah Bondi, actress; and Lowell Yerex, aviation entrepreneur.

Profile of Valparaiso University

Valparaiso is in a large suburb, in Valparaiso, IN. The school has a Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation. Valparaiso is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.

Course Topics

There are more programs of study at Valparaiso than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Valparaiso include science and law.

Valparaiso Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 490 to 610 for students at Valparaiso. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 640. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Valparaiso does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Valparaiso are higher than most.

Student Enrolment

The school, in 2007, had 3, 872 students (3, 626 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Horizon League and Pioneer Football League for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:

"MISSION STATEMENT Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society. "

Valparaiso Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Business and Management165international business, marketing, business management, management science, finance, accounting, actuarial science, management sciences
Law152law, foreign lawyers
Liberal Arts133English, history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, geography, East Asian studies, Spanish language, . . .
Nursing and Emergency Medicine93registered nursing, nurse practitioner
Science84biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences
Engineering73mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering
Education and Teaching72elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, teacher aide, special ed, secondary teaching
Therapy and Counselling58psychology, school psychology, Counselling psychology
Media40public relations, radio and television, journalism, organizational communications, mass communication, communication studies, communication and journalism, broadcast journalism
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy35sports and fitness management, exercise science
Religion and Philosophy27theology, philosophy, ethics, youth ministry, pre-ministerial studies
Security and Law Enforcement20criminology
Music17music, music performance, piano, music theory and composition
Art Studies16art studies
Family and Social Work10social work
Computer Science and Engineering8computer science, computer engineering
Drama and Performing Arts8drama
Mathematics6mathematics
Conservation and Resource Management3environmental science


Contact: Valparaiso

Valparaiso University

US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road

Valparaiso, IN 46383

General Phone: (219) 464-5000

http: //www.valpo.edu