Valparaiso University Acceptance Rate
Valparaiso, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,133
- Admitted
- 5,656
- Yield
- 10.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Valparaiso University's acceptance rate has risen from 82.4% in 2014–15 to 92.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 6,491 to 6,133 (-6%) over that period.
Its 92.2% rate makes Valparaiso University more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 10%.
Valparaiso University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,491 | 5,346 | 82.4% | 714 |
| 2015–16 | 6,657 | 5,452 | 81.9% | 742 |
| 2016–17 | 7,484 | 6,205 | 82.9% | 862 |
| 2017–18 | 7,954 | 6,704 | 84.3% | 807 |
| 2018–19 | 7,062 | 6,307 | 89.3% | 756 |
| 2019–20 | 5,491 | 4,714 | 85.8% | 647 |
| 2020–21 | 5,991 | 5,190 | 86.6% | 637 |
| 2021–22 | 6,095 | 5,679 | 93.2% | 601 |
| 2022–23 | 6,842 | 6,442 | 94.2% | 604 |
| 2023–24 | 6,133 | 5,656 | 92.2% | 596 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,181 | 2,961 | 93.1% |
| Men | 2,727 | 2,503 | 91.8% |
| Another gender | 81 | 71 | 87.7% |
| Unknown | 144 | 121 | 84% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–660 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 6% |
How Valparaiso University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Valparaiso University's acceptance rate?
Valparaiso University's acceptance rate is 92.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,656 admitted of 6,133 applicants).
Is Valparaiso University test optional?
Valparaiso University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Valparaiso University?
Valparaiso University received 6,133 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,656.
What SAT score do you need for Valparaiso University?
Admitted students at Valparaiso University typically scored 540–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Valparaiso University getting harder to get into?
Valparaiso University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.4% in 2014–15 to 92.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.valpo.edu/.