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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University
Kretzmann Hall, 1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Official telephone: (219) 464-5000
Toll-free telephone: (888) GO-VALPO
Fax number: (219) 464-5381
Website: www.valpo.edu

Screen last updated on: January 2009

The admissions information below is valid for the 2008 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

David Fevig,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

888 468-2576
888 GO-VALPO (toll free)
219 464-6898 (fax)
undergrad.admissions@
valpo.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

yes

Priority filing date for fall:

January 15

Final filing date for fall:

August 15

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

Application fee:

$30

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

yes

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

recommended

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used

School's test preference:

no preference

Dates test scores should be received:

August 15 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 required, 2 recommended
History:	2 required, 2 recommended
Lab:	3 recommended
Math:	3 required, 4 recommended
Science:	2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies:	1 recommended
Academic electives:	3 required, 3 recommended
Total:	16 required, 19 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Audition required of music program applicants.

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

yes

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank important
recommendations considered
standardized test scores important
essay considered

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities important
particular talent/ability important
character/personal qualities considered
alumni/ae relationship considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment considered
minority affiliation considered
volunteer work considered
work experience not considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.4

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

99%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

85%

Average SAT I:

556 verbal, 570 math, 1659 combined

Combined SAT I middle 50% range:

1490 - 1840

Average ACT:

26 English, 26 math, 25 composite

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

22 - 28

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

51%

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

69%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

Acceptance of admission:

must accept by May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

3,475

Number of applicants offered admission:

3,134 (90%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

715 (23%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

65%

Tuition deposit amount:

$100, nonrefundable

Room deposit amount:

$100, refundable until May 1.

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 1 year

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