Valparaiso University

What are the graduation rates for students at Valparaiso University?

Valparaiso University's reported four-year graduation rate is 62%, and its six-year rate is 70%. These figures describe completion within specified periods for the applicable entering undergraduate cohort; they do not predict whether an individual student will finish on time.

The reported first-year retention rate is 75%, measuring the share of the relevant first-time cohort that returned the following fall. Graduation measures are most useful when read alongside a proposed program's course sequence, transfer-credit evaluation, and likely enrollment pattern. Standard first-time, full-time cohort rates do not directly describe the outcomes of every transfer student or part-time adult learner.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Valparaiso University?

One-year-after-completion earnings reported by field vary substantially at Valparaiso University. College Scorecard figures include median measured earnings of about $72,959 for computer engineering, $67,015 for mechanical engineering, and $61,126 for registered nursing. The corresponding reported figure for business administration is $44,544.

These are field-level figures for graduates included in the federal earnings measure, not starting-salary offers for every graduate or guarantees for future students. The measure generally reflects federally aided completers with earnings observed roughly one year after completion; it excludes people whose earnings cannot be measured in that system. Field, location, further study, employment status, and sample size all affect interpretation. A major with no published figure should not be assumed to have either stronger or weaker outcomes.

For help translating a major into a job search, the university reports individual and group career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job and internship fairs, employer recruitment, a job bank, and alumni networking opportunities. These services are distinct from verified employment outcomes, and an internship is not required of every student.