Valparaiso University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Valpo University has eight residence halls and two apartment buildings. Almost 1500 undergraduate students can live in these residential halls and apartment buildings.

For six-semester courses, first-year or junior students generally live in approved university housing. The first floor is traditionally reserved for upper-class students. Upper-class students generally reside in Guild/Memorial hall, Beacon hall, the Sorority Housing Complex, or  Wehrenberg hall.

These residence halls are furnished with twin XL size beds and mattresses, a wardrobe, a desk and chair, and a dressing table. Students living in university apartments are provided with dining room furniture and a living room. In all residential facilities, dryers and washers are also available.

Internet facilities are available in every room. In all residential halls, there are wireless network services. In these residential halls, more than 75 channels are made available for entertainment. Most importantly, students can also enjoy movies from Valpo WiFi at movies.valpo.edu.

The details of these residential halls are the following:

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Other expenses of undergraduate students at the Valparaiso University are mentioned below:

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Off-campus accommodation: Off-campus rental apartments are available for aspirants pursuing courses at Valparaiso University. These rental apartments have been listed below:

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Valparaiso University's application deadlines for the 2024 intake are listed below:

Fall Semester:

• Priority application deadline: November 1, 2023
• Deposit payment deadline: May 1, 2024

Spring Semester:

• Priority application deadline: November 1, 2023
• Deposit refund deadline: January 1, 2024

The estimated tuition and fees for undergraduate students at Valparaiso University are as follows:

Tuition (12-19 credits/semester): $45,136
General Fee: $1,620
Other Fees (travel, misc and loan fees): $1,620
Total Cost of Attendance: $62,714

The tuition fee for graduate programs at Valparaiso University are:
Graduate courses – Certificate programs: $650 per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing: $715 per credit hour
Master of Public Health: $715 per credit hour

All aspirants are automatically considered for academic scholarships. Depending on their academic application and supporting documents submitted during admission, aspirants are awarded scholarships. The financial aid and different scholarships offered to aspirants at the Valpo campus are:

Financial Aid: This refers to the financial aid disbursed to aspirants at Valpo University shortly before the Valpo semester. Under normal circumstances, students must visit the Financial Aid Office to receive this scholarship.

 Campus Scholarships

• Endowed Study Abroad Scholarships: This scholarship is offered by a few liberal donors as a means of assisting students. It helps students plan their studies abroad.

World Languages and Cultures Scholarships

• National Scholarships: National scholarships are offered to almost all students regardless of competition. In the past, most Valpo students received this scholarship. With the help of study abroad programme advisors, students can avail themselves of this scholarship.

• Inclusive Ireland Scholarships: This scholarship is offered to BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) students studying abroad in Ireland. This scholarship is offered in collaboration with Diversity Abroad, Education in Ireland.

• Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to students studying Critical Need Language courses. For instance, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Bahasa Indonesia, Turkic, Russian, Korean, etc. Students can receive USD 3000 per summer and USD 4000 per semester or up to USD 5000 per year.

• Diversity Abroad Scholarships: To ensure all students have equal access to opportunities for traveling and studying abroad, students are offered this scholarship.

Here are some of the scholarships available for international undergraduate students at Valparaiso University and their eligibility criteria:

• International Excellence Scholarship: 
• Must be an international undergraduate student
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 22
• Must submit a completed application for admission by the scholarship deadline
• #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to international undergraduate students who have demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to promoting cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. Eligibility criteria include:
  
  • Must be a first-year international student
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must submit a completed application for admission by the scholarship deadline
  • Must submit a 500-1000 word essay on how they have demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to promoting 
  • cross-cultural dialogue and understanding
• Academic Scholarships: Valparaiso University offers a variety of academic scholarships to undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional high school achievement. Eligibility criteria include:
  
  • Must be an undergraduate student
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must submit a completed application for admission by the scholarship deadline

 The following are the eligibility requirements:

Eligibility requirements for UG students

International students who want to pursue graduate courses at Valparaiso University must have a valid score indicating proof of English Language Requirement. They must submit the test score of different exams such as the ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, IGCSE A, and O Levels, iTEP, or International Baccalaureate (IB). Currently, Valparaiso University is also accepting the Duolingo Test scores due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aspirants can appear for this test online from their homes. For aspirants who are permanent residents of Australia or the UK, English test scores are not needed.

Eligibility requirements for PG students

To pursue PG courses in any discipline, aspirants should have a valid UG degree from an accredited university or college. Aspirants must graduate with a 3.0 GPA (B-Average) in graduate and undergraduate coursework.

Eligibility requirements for Indian students

Indian students to pursue any UG or PG courses must take English proficiency tests. For instance, ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, IGCSE A, and O Levels, iTEP, or International Baccalaureate (IB), etc. They should submit two online recommendation letters from two professionals.

The minimum English proficiency scores applicable to UG and PG aspirants are:

1. For UG students: The following are the acceptable English scores for aspirants who wish to pursue undergraduate courses:

2. For PG students: The following are the acceptable English scores for aspirants who wish to pursue graduate courses:

The supporting documents required to pursue UG and PG courses are:

Documents for UG students

• A copy of the student’s passport

• Three years of high school transcripts with an English translation (for students of other languages)

• English proficiency proof and test scores

Documents for PG students

• Undergraduate transcript indicating the degree earned

• For PG admission, high school or secondary transcripts are not required.

• English language proficiency certificate

• Proof of financial support or a sponsorship letter from the individual taking the responsibility to pay an applicant’s fees is required.

• Clear scanned copies of both sides of your passport 

To apply for a graduate school program, master’s program, doctoral programs, or certificate programs, applicants need to submit the required personal and educational documents under international or domestic instructions.

Apply Online:

It is the fastest and most convenient way to apply for courses at Valparaiso University. Below is the application process:

• Log in to Valparaiso University. Go to the application page and click on ‘apply online’. Then click on the 2022-2023 application.

• You need to create a new account to start your application.

• After that, you need to log in again with the temporary pin you will receive on email.

• At this stage, set a password.

• Provide details of your background.

• Fill up all the necessary columns.

• Answer the additional questions.

• Submit your writing sample.

• Submit your application with your signature on it.

The following criteria must be satisfied in order to apply for an MBA or PGDM programme at Valparaiso University:
Students must have a 4-year bachelor's degree from an authorised university, or the equivalent.
GPA: To be eligible for the programme, you must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Job Experience: In addition to having a strong academic record, applicants must have at least five to six years of management or related job experience.
English Language Proficiency: Foreign students whose mother tongue is not English must provide TOEFL results as proof of their English language ability. 75 out of 120 on the TOEFL is the required minimum score.

GMAT Scores: For a higher chance of acceptance, students must submit a minimum GMAT score.

The minimum IELTS score required for undergraduate and graduate international students is 6.0 or a minimum TOEFL score of 75. It may also be necessary to submit extra English proficiency test results for international students whose first language is not English. Other requirements for English proficiency waivers offered by Valparaiso University include earning a degree from an approved institution where English is the predominant language of instruction or spending a minimum amount of time studying in an English-speaking nation.

The requirements to join Valparaiso University include-

• An SAT score between 1070 and 1280.
• An ACT score of 22 and 29.
• English language proficiency scores-
  • IELTS- 6.0 & Above
  • TOEFL- 75.0 & Above
  • PTE- 56.0 & Above

You must also submit your GRE or GMAT scores (depending on the program). The application deadline for the university is on a rolling basis.

Here are some of the scholarships available for international undergraduate students at Valparaiso University and their eligibility criteria:

The entry requirements are mentioned below:

CGPA - 3/4

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 grade point average (B average) in all your undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
• TOEFL    
  Marks - 75/120
• PTE    
  Marks - 56/90
• IELTS    
  Marks - 6/9
• Duolingo    
  Marks - 110/160

Valpo's computer Science curriculum emphasises not only programming but also professional ethics, as well as communication and presentation abilities that prepare students for the workforce.
Students will learn computational thinking in this programme through courses that introduce algorithms using modern programming languages and environments.
Senior-level students will attend the department's professional practices seminar, which will be a crucial step in preparing aspiring programmers for a range of employment contexts. Algorithms and Programming, Assembly Language Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Software Design and Development, and other courses are included in the curriculum.

The entry requirements are mentioned below:

• Candidate must hold a high school degree
• Subjects required:
  • 4 years of education in English,  
  • 3 years of education in Algebra, geometry, advanced algebra,  additional science, history, social sciences, language, English, and mathematics courses
  • 2 years of education in Foreign Lanaguage, History and Laboratory Science
  • SAT  (Reading & Writing score of 500) or ACT scores are not required for international applicants, but they are encouraged

The Valparaiso University and Midland University are both great choices for an MBA.

Valparaiso University:
Valparaiso University offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Valparaiso University offers merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid to eligible candidates, including international students.
Midland University:
Midland University offers a hybrid MBA programme that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Midland University also offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to eligible candidates.

The requirements to join Valparaiso University include-

• An SAT score between 1070 and 1280.
• An ACT score of 22 and 29.
• English language proficiency scores-
  • IELTS- 6.0 & Above
  • TOEFL- 75.0 & Above
  • PTE- 56.0 & Above

You must also submit your GRE or GMAT scores (depending on the program). The application deadline for the university is on a rolling basis.