Program areas at Valparaiso University
Undergraduate programs - Valparaiso University enrolls more than 2,900 undergraduate students in more than 70 academic programs that integrate The best of The liberal arts with professional preparation. Programs are offered through The colleges of arts and sciences, business, engineering, and nursing and health professions, as well as christ college, Valparaiso University's honors college. Valpo has been named one of The best values nationwide for 2022 by u.s. news & world report. In addition, The college of engineering was ranked among The top 7% of undergraduate engineering programs in The nation and The college of nursing and health professions was ranked in The top 17% of undergraduate nursing programs for 2022 by u.s. news & world report. Valparaiso University sponsors numerous international study opportunities and is recognized as a model in preparing graduates with strong cross-cultural skills and global awareness. The overall placement rate for Valparaiso University graduates from The classes of december 2020 and may and august 2021 was 97%. The overall placement rate has exceeded 90% for 30 consecutive years. Valparaiso University's division i athletics teams continue to succeed in The classroom, with many honors bestowed upon valpo student-athletes by The Missouri valley conference for The 2021-2022 academic and athletic year - 11 student-athletes received The president's council academic excellence honor, The Missouri valley conference's highest academic honor; 59 student-athletes achieved The commissioner's academic excellence award; and 177 student-athletes were named to The Missouri valley conference honor roll.
Valparaiso University provides additional services to students including housing and division i athletics opportunities. Also, The University supports theatre, music and visual arts programs beneficial to students as well as The general public.
Graduate programs - Valparaiso University's graduate office offers more than 25 graduate and certificate programs that are fully integrated into The colleges of arts and sciences, business, and nursing and health professions. With rolling admissions, multiple start terms per year, and flexible course delivery options, graduate programs meet The needs of today's adult learners. With a majority of offerings at The professional master's level (plus doctorates of nursing practice and occupational therapy), graduate programs emphasize academic rigor, practical application for market ready skills, and career and professional development. In fall 2022, The graduate school enrolled 609 students, with 50% international students and 11% students from domestic minorities. Comprehensive academic support provides a full-service complement to The cultural, emotional, and intellectual development of Valparaiso University graduate students.