What division is Valparaiso?

Valparaiso competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Pioneer.

What GPA do you need for Valparaiso?

The average GPA at Valparaiso is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Valparaiso?

Valparaiso has an enrollment of approximately 2,083 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Valparaiso?

Valparaiso has an acceptance rate of 89%.

How do I get recruited to play at Valparaiso?

To get recruited at Valparaiso, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Valparaiso's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Valparaiso

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Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,083

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

89%

Acceptance

70%

Graduation

75%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar.

Valparaiso is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Pioneer, located in Valparaiso, IN. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Valparaiso, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

70%

Acceptance

89%

Student:Faculty

10:1

Avg SAT

1,226

Retention

75%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$55,216

Coaching Staff45 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Valparaiso Athletics

Valparaiso is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Valparaiso, IN, competing in the Pioneer. With an enrollment of 2,083 students, Valparaiso offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Valparaiso, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Valparaiso is 3.5. The school maintains a 70% graduation rate.

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