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Valparaiso University Men's Football

Welcome to the Valparaiso University men's football recruiting profile. Valparaiso competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Pioneer Football League from Valparaiso, Indiana. Led by head coach Andrew Waddle, Valparaiso University pairs a 89% acceptance rate with a 70% graduation rate and a $21,766 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
132
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Pioneer Football League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,113
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
89%
State
Indiana
City
Valparaiso
Address
US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 35% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Andy Waddle
Head Coach
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RJ Ghilarducci
Football (recruits Please Submit Film/player Info To ) Assistant Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach
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Andrew Waddle
Head Coach
Danny Files
Football (recruits Please Submit Film/player Info To ) Running Backs Coach
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Justin Schiets
Director of Football Operations / Safeties Coach
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Michael Joseph
Football (recruits Please Submit Film/player Info To ) Defensive Backs Coach
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Peter Nank
Football (recruits Please Submit Film/player Info To ) Offensive Line Coach
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Terry Geiger
Football (recruits Please Submit Film/player Info To ) Wide Receivers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 52% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$55,216
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$63,191
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 39% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$46,940
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$46,940
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,618
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,766
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 2% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,554,610
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$415,538
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (219) 464-5000

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