
Valparaiso University has shown a notable trend in its acceptance rates over the past few years. For the application year 2023, the overall acceptance rate is 88.77% with 6,374 applicants and 5,658 accepted, slightly down from 89.39% in 2022 when 7,207 students applied. The acceptance rate was lower in 2021 at 80.92%, highlighting a significant increase in selectivity compared to earlier years, particularly from the 77.41% acceptance rate in 2020. Historically, the acceptance rates have ranged from a high of 89.39% in 2022 to a low of 77.41% in 2020, indicating fluctuations in admission competitiveness.