Valparaiso University
Former names | Valparaiso Male and Female College (1859–1871) Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute (1873–1900) Valparaiso College (1900–1906) |
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| Motto | In luce tua videmus lucem (Latin) |
Motto in English | In Thy light we see light |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1859 |
Religious affiliation | Lutheran |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $321.45 million (2025) |
| President | Rev. Brian E. Konkol |
Academic staff | 191 full-time |
| Students | 2,451 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 2,071 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 380 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , U.S. 41°27′49″N 87°02′37″W / 41.46361°N 87.04361°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 350 acres (141.6 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Torch |
| Radio | WVUR-FM |
| Colors | Brown and gold |
| Nickname | Beacons |
| Website | www |
Valparaiso University (Valpo) is a private university in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is an independent Lutheran university with five colleges. It enrolls nearly 2,300 students and has a 350-acre (140 ha) campus.
The university is known for its Lutheran Christian heritage and has one of the largest chapels on a U.S. college campus. In 2025, it accepted 89% of applicants for enrollment.