Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Valparaiso, Indiana. Situated in a small suburban setting, the university enrolls 3,192 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.83 out of 100. The school reports a 67% completion rate and a 79% retention rate (IPEDS 2023).

Valparaiso University offers several career-focused programs spanning healthcare and engineering fields. Students can pursue Registered Nursing at the associate level, a Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's program, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at both the associate and bachelor's levels. The school also provides an Engineering/Industrial Management associate program, offering a pathway into manufacturing and industrial operations leadership.

Valparaiso is located in northwest Indiana, approximately an hour southeast of Chicago, giving students access to both a smaller-city campus environment and proximity to a major metropolitan job market. With its range of healthcare and engineering programs at a nonprofit institution, Valparaiso University serves students seeking professional training with multiple credential options.