Valpo U 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,796

Cost of attendance at Valparaiso University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,796

Cost of attendance at Valparaiso University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Valparaiso University was $21,997. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Valpo U

Valpo U net price calculator

$21,997

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average	$9,921
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Valpo U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,997	$503 (2%)	$27,433	$27,665	$24,129	$23,786	$26,303
2021	$22,500	$676 (3%)	$19,548	$19,717	$21,256	$23,646	$25,676
2020	$21,824	$2,092 (9%)	$13,588	$14,913	$17,661	$21,211	$24,510
2019	$23,916	$817 (4%)	$17,193	$18,038	$18,548	$23,046	$25,458
2018	$23,099	$473 (2%)	$17,300	$17,539	$20,346	$23,008	$26,684
2017	$22,626	$490 (2%)	$15,705	$17,477	$19,566	$22,661	$25,873
2016	$22,136	$78	$16,818	$15,034	$18,969	$22,496	$25,480
2015	$22,058	$189	$15,784	$15,772	$18,614	$22,324	$25,505
2014	$21,869	--	$13,980	$14,522	$18,651	$22,462	$26,143

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Valparaiso University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$56,516	$1,510 (3%)	$44,796	$10,520	$1,200
2021	$55,006	$1,466 (3%)	$43,286	$10,520	$1,200
2020	$53,540	$1,560 (3%)	$41,820	$10,520	$1,200
2019	$51,980	$1,500 (3%)	$40,260	$10,520	$1,200
2018	$50,480	$1,310 (3%)	$38,760	$10,520	$1,200
2017	$49,170	$2,290 (5%)	$37,450	$10,520	$1,200
2016	$46,880	$1,400 (3%)	$36,160	$9,520	$1,200
2015	$45,480	$2,030 (5%)	$34,760	$9,520	$1,200
2014	$43,450	$1,210 (3%)	$33,480	$8,770	$1,200
2013	$42,240	--	$32,250	$8,790	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Valpo U provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,033 dormitories available to its students at $7,956 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Valpo U is $884 per month.
Does Valpo U provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Valpo U for one academic year is $4,916, which works out to $546 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Valpo U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Valpo U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,620

If living off-campus, with family: $1,620

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,620
How much is Valpo U application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Valpo U offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Valparaiso University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,840	$650
For out-of-state students	$1,840	$650

Housing and Meal

Valparaiso University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Valparaiso University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,916	$7,956	N/A	2,033
2021	$4,820	$7,800	N/A	2,033
2020	$4,680	$7,580	N/A	2,033
2019	$4,580	$7,280	N/A	2,005
2018	$4,400	$7,000	N/A	2,261
2017	$4,260	$6,660	N/A	2,178
2016	$4,120	$6,400	N/A	2,165

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Valparaiso University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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