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Valparaiso, IN · Private · 2,083 students

What are Valparaiso University’s admission requirements?

Valparaiso University admits 89.4% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

Valparaiso University campus
89.4%admitted

What to send.

  • SAT or ACTOptional

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
89.4%
SAT middle 50%
1060–1280
ACT middle 50%
23–31
Testing
Optional22% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at Valparaiso University?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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What does Valparaiso University weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Course rigor
    • Essay

  • Considered

    • Grades
    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Recommendations
    • Work experience

  • Not considered

    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Valparaiso University considers each part, not how heavily.

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