Valparaiso University

Name

Valparaiso University

Legal name

Valparaiso University

Website

https://valpo.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate academic programs
• Liberal arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private university deriving primary revenue from student tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate education across multiple colleges and programs.
2. Endowments and Donations: The university receives significant deferred gifts and donations, including a $15 million deferred gift for scholarships announced in February 2020. Endowments are designed to support scholarships and student aid long-term.
3. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from student housing, dining services, and other campus auxiliary operations supporting the student experience.
4. Career and Alumni Network Services: Services connecting students with employers and supporting graduate employment outcomes, including internship programs and career placement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Valparaiso University is a private Lutheran institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree education across five academic colleges—Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing and Health Professions, and Christ College Honors College—plus a Graduate Studies division. The university offers 140+ majors and minors, ABET-accredited engineering programs, and supporting student services such as the Career and Alumni Network, Counseling Center, Wellness Office, and Valparaiso University Police Department. Instructional delivery is primarily campus-based with virtual tour and online application channels.

Product overview

Valparaiso University is a private Lutheran institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic colleges and student services. The university operates five academic colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing and Health Professions, and Christ College Honors College) plus Graduate Studies. Key academic programs include ABET-accredited engineering disciplines with a distinctive Senior Design capstone program, and the Institute of Liturgical Studies. Student support services encompass the Career and Alumni Network, Counseling Center, and The Wellness Office. The university also operates the Valparaiso University Police Department for campus safety. The institution serves approximately 65,000+ global alumni with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 140+ majors and minors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Arts and Sciences Largest college within Valparaiso University offering undergraduate and graduate programs across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
• College of Business College offering business education including accounting, finance, business analytics, and MBA programs.
• College of Engineering ABET-accredited engineering college offering civil, mechanical, electrical, computer, bioengineering, and environmental engineering programs with senior design capstone projects and the only undergraduate-university solar furnace facility in the nation.
• College of Nursing and Health Professions College offering nursing, health science, and healthcare administration programs including Doctor of Nursing Practice.
• Christ College – The Honors College University honors college offering interdisciplinary liberal arts education for high-achieving students.
• Graduate Studies Graduate programs including master's degrees, doctorates, and certificates across multiple disciplines, comprising 22 graduate-level offerings.
• Senior Design Expo Annual engineering capstone project showcase where students present solutions to real-world engineering problems.
• Institute of Liturgical Studies Ecumenical conference and scholarly institute focused on Christian liturgical renewal, founded in 1949, attracting scholars, pastors, and church leaders internationally with digital programs and live-streaming.
• Career and Alumni Network Career services office connecting students with internships, job opportunities, and alumni mentorship.
• Counseling Center Mental health and counseling services providing individual and couples counseling, clinical practicum/internship training, intake assessments, and outreach programs for students.
• The Wellness Office Holistic wellness support services addressing 8 dimensions of wellness including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness for Valparaiso University students.
• Valparaiso University Police Department (VUPD) 24/7 full-service campus police department providing law enforcement, patrol, investigation, and emergency response services for the Valparaiso University campus.
• Corporate and Employer Relations Office facilitating partnerships between Valparaiso University and businesses for student recruitment, research collaboration, internships, and career opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.2% of graduates secure employment or enroll in graduate school within nine months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Times Media Company / nwi.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Valparaiso University, providing media partnership and brand visibility support for university events and programs including the Center for the Arts.
• HNTBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArchitecture and engineering firm sponsor supporting university programs and events at the Center for the Arts.
• RE/MAX LifestylesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate sponsor supporting local events including those at the Center for the Arts.
• McAlpineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing support for Center for the Arts events and programs.
• Shive HatteryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and engineering firm partner supporting university projects including the Center for the Arts.
• LFA Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and architecture firm partner for campus development and Center for the Arts projects.
• Journeyman DistilleryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal distillery sponsor for Center for the Arts events and programs.
• Valpo ChamberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce partnership supporting local business-university collaboration and community engagement.
• First Group Engineering, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm partner supporting university engineering programs and projects.
• Chicago BearsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional sports team partnership providing brand visibility and community engagement opportunities.
• WGN-TV ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with WGN's veteran broadcast meteorologist Tom Skilling. For 20 years, nearly 100 meteorology students have interned with Skilling, who also visits campus to speak to AMS Chapter and served as May 2003 Commencement speaker. Skilling is a mentor to Valpo meteorology students.
• Career and Alumni Network Office PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity office that bridges students with employers for internships, career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and professional development. Creates valuable career opportunities for students and supports regional economic growth.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/valpou
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/valpo
• Facebookfacebook.com/55541153631
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valparaiso-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/valparaisou
• TikToktiktok.com/discover/valpo-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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