Valparaiso University: liberal arts, sciences and professional studies.

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Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top master's level school in the Midwest and a "best value," Valparaiso University (Valpo) offers more than 70 areas of study in liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. Located one hour southeast of Chicago, Valpo's colleges of Arts & Science, Business Administration, Engineering and Nursing and Christ College--The Honors College are committed to the values of the university's Lutheran foundation and to the broadening experiences of the liberal arts.

Valpo's 4,000 students represent most states and more than 40 countries. Nestled in a northwest Indiana residential city of 27,000, the university offers extensive leadership, undergraduate research and internship opportunities, as well as 14 study-abroad programs and...