More selective than 16% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose VU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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VU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, VU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 640 |
| SAT math | 520 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
VU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 540–640 | 520–640 | 23–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | 540–660 | 540–650 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is VU compared with other Indiana colleges?
VU has the 36th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Trine University | 85% | 64% | $25,355 |
| 33 | Ball State University | 86% | 62% | $14,940 |
| 34 | Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | 46% | $3,968 |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | 67% | $22,866 |
| 36 | Valparaiso University | 89% | 70% | $18,578 |
| 37 | Union Bible College | 91% | 50% | $10,110 |
| 38 | Marian University-Ancilla | 92% | — | $19,463 |
| 39 | Marian University | 95% | 67% | $24,018 |
| 40 | University of Southern Indiana | 96% | 48% | $12,923 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at VU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
VU admissions questions
What is the VU acceptance rate?
Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,656 of 6,133 applicants were admitted.
Does VU require the SAT or ACT?
Valparaiso University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for VU?
The middle 50% of Valparaiso University enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1280 on the SAT and 23–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at VU?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (596 of 5,656).
Is VU getting harder to get into?
Valparaiso University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Valparaiso University overview