Valparaiso University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Valparaiso University has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.4%(1,738)
Hispanic
11.1%(264)
African American
6.8%(161)
Asian
3.2%(76)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.7%(87)
Unknown
1.7%(40)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment3,192
International Students2%

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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(1,052)
Women
57.8%(1,438)

Gender Statistics

Men1,052

33% of total enrollment

Women1,438

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Valparaiso University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(23)
18-19
44.6%(1,005)
20-21
42.6%(961)
22-24
8.0%(181)
25+
3.7%(84)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
8.1%(48)
22-24
50.8%(300)
25+
41.1%(243)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Valparaiso University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 55% in-state residents, 43% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.8%(326)
Out-of-State
43.2%(257)
International
2.0%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State326

55% of student body

Out-of-State257

43% of student body

International12

2% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age