What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Valparaiso University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 131 4 Cr. | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 131 4 Cr. | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 171, 172 8 Cr. | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 121 4 Cr. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 111, 141L 4 Cr. | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 100 3 Cr. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 200 3 Cr. | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 110 3 Cr. |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 131 4 Cr. | |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MATH 131, 132 8 Cr. | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 131 4 Cr. | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 131, 132 8 Cr. | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 171, 172 8 Cr. | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 121 4 Cr. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 121, 122 8 Cr. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 111, 141L 4 Cr. | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 100 3 Cr. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 200 3 Cr. | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 110 3 Cr. | |
| Statistics | 4 | STAT 140 or BUS 205 Or STAT 240 (if required…STAT 140 or BUS 205 Or STAT 240 (if required calculus-based statistics modules with engineering applications are completed successfully) 3 Cr. | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 115 3 Cr. | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | CS 157 3 Cr. | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 222 3 Cr. | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 221 3 Cr. | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 110 3 Cr. | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | GEO 260 3 Cr. | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 111, 141L, 112, 112L 8 Cr. | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 100 3 Cr. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 102 4 Cr. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 102, 203 8 Cr. | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 120 3 Cr. | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CS 156 3 Cr. | |
| Art History | 3 | CVA 101 3 Cr. | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 163, MUS 109 5 Cr. | |
| Art Studio: 2D Design | 3 | CVA 290 3 Cr. | |
| Art Studio: 3D Design | 3 | CVA 290 3 Cr. | |
| Art Studio: Drawing | 3 | CVA 121 3 Cr. | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 102 4 Cr. | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 102, 203 8 Cr. | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 130 3 Cr. | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 102 4 Cr. | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 102, 203 8 Cr. | |
| Geography, Human | 4 | GEO 101 3 Cr. | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 102 4 Cr. | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GER 102, 203 8 Cr. | |
| History, American | 4 | HIST 120, 121 6 Cr. | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | WLC UND 4 Cr. | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | WLC UND 8 Cr. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 102 4 Cr. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JAPN 102, 203 8 Cr. | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 102 4 Cr. | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 102, 203 8 Cr. | |
| Math, Precalculus | 4 | MATH 110/111/115 3 Cr. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 142 3 Cr. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 141 3 Cr. | |
| Seminar | 4 | GS 390 3 Cr. | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 102 4 Cr. | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 102, 203 8 Cr. |
Source: catalog.valpo.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 112 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 37 |
| Psychology | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 |
| Civil Engineering | 22 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 20 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 18 |
| Finance | 18 |
Show the other 48 majors
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 17 |
| Communication | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 |
| Criminology | 10 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 10 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Social Work | 9 |
| Music Teacher Education | 9 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 9 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Actuarial Science | 5 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 3 |
| Data Science | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Management Science | 3 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 |
| Public Health | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Astronomy | 2 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 2 |
| Statistics | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 2 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| History Teacher Education | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
9,408,576 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
South Bend International (SBN)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20
Elevation
798 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
18°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
40.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
15 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,210 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Purdue University Northwest24 mi
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- Governors State University35 mi
- University of Chicago37 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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