Valparaiso University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
3%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Valparaiso University has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.9%(1,659)
Hispanic
11.0%(246)
African American
6.7%(150)
Asian
3.2%(72)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.5%(79)
Unknown
1.6%(37)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment2,958
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Valparaiso University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Valparaiso University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.0%(1,009)
Women
57.0%(1,340)

Gender Statistics

Men1,009

34% of total enrollment

Women1,340

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Valparaiso University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(28)
18-19
44.1%(1,035)
20-21
40.9%(960)
22-24
10.0%(236)
25+
3.8%(90)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
7.8%(47)
22-24
47.3%(284)
25+
44.9%(270)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Valparaiso University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 48% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
48.3%(291)
Out-of-State
48.9%(295)
International
2.8%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State291

48% of student body

Out-of-State295

49% of student body

International17

3% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age