Valparaiso University.

• Position: University has 3,600 students - Brief Article

Ranked No. 1 for quality in the Midwest and a "Great School at a Great Price" by U.S. News and World Report, "Valpo" offers 60 areas of study in both liberal arts and professional studies. The nation's only independent Lutheran university, Valpo has a long tradition of combining professional colleges with a strong commitment to the values and broadening experiences of the liberal arts.

The university's 3,600 students represent most states and more than 40 countries. Nestled in a residential community of 26,000, activities outside the classroom form an important part of campus life, as more than 66 percent of Valpo students live on campus. Approximately 100 extracurricular and co-curricular programs are open to all, including the campus...