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Valparaiso University Fast Facts
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana (population 31,000), part of the Chicago metropolitan area. One hour from downtown
Chicago by bus or train, 15 minutes south of Lake Michigan.
School Type: Private, Selective, Lutheran, Co-Educational, Comprehensive, Liberal Arts, Residential, founded in 1859.
Campus: 320 acres with 50+ university buildings
Student Body: Over 4,000 students from most US states and over 45 countries. 380 international students across all
campuses.
Academic Programs and Rankings: 70+ undergraduate programs, 40 graduate degree programs and our own School of
Law. Our academic programs are accredited by the highest bodies and we rank among the top five universities in the Midwest
Region of the US News and World Report. We are also among the 15% of U.S. colleges and universities featured in the
annual Princeton Review.
Important dates for 2011/2012: August 23 – first day of Fall semester; January 11 – first day of Spring semester
Application Process: Valpo uses a rolling admission process. Materials needed for admission include an application, essay
and certified transcripts. SAT/ACT is recommended, but not required. TOEFL/IELTS can be waived with ESL program
completion. Application process is subject to review and change.
Scholarships: Valpo offers merit-based scholarships up to half-tuition for qualified international students. There is no
separate scholarship application. Valpo does not offer need-based awards.
What separates Valpo from other institutions?
 Quality & Value — Valpo is a top-ranked university in the Midwest for quality and value by U.S. News & World
Report and the Princeton Review. Compared to institutions of similar prestige and rankings we offer a much more
affordable education.
 Location — Safe, accessible and welcoming city of Valparaiso, Indiana (31,000) lies just 1 hour from downtown
Chicago
 Expertise – We are a recognized leader in Engineering, Business, Meteorology, Sports Administration and Nursing,
among many other programs.
 Support — Caring International Studies Office staff offers a family-like atmosphere and guides the Valparaiso
International Students Association (VISA)
 English Language Center — Located on campus, INTERLINK offers intensive English language courses and
academic preparation for study in America. We offer conditional admission to students who go through
INTERLINK.
 Size — Small classes taught by supportive professors who are experts in their fields.
Take a tour of campus here: http://www.valpo.edu/maps/#
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Alumni achievements: Faculty
Lindsey Gilman, MIT Fellow in Nuclear Energy
Mike Rickman, Vice President of Goodyear Tires Full-time Faculty: 252
Roger Daley, US Superior Court Judge Terminal/highest degree in field: 91%
Larry Mowery, Chief Meteorologist at CBS in Dallas-Fort Worth Classes led by professors: 100%
Brendan Maher, Federal US Attorney Typical class size: 22 students
Todd Dawson, Vice President of Olympus cameras Student to Faculty ratio: 13:1
Andrew Meyer, Senior Engineer at IBM
Kathy Cooksey, Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT for Astrophysics 2011-2012 Undergraduate Costs
Paul Chambers, News Anchor for CNN
Mark Peters, Chief Medical Officer/Surgeon at Upper Valley Medical Tuition: $30,000
Charles Green, Vice President of Walgreens General Fee: $1,040
Carl Schawn, Senior Engineer at United Airlines Room: $5,356
Board: $3,400
Total Direct Charges: $39,796
Connect with Valpo!
888-468-2576 (toll free) I 219-464-6238
international@valpo.edu I www.valpo.edu/international