Overview

Ranked among the best in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Valpo’s direct-admit undergraduate bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program has a reputation for its competitive and comprehensive curriculum.

Key Features

The Nursing program from Valparaiso University encourages students to think critically and radiate integrity – both in and out of the classroom. With multi-faceted clinical experiences, a versatile liberal arts core curriculum, and supportive faculty, Valpo BSN students graduate second-to-none in all areas of healthcare.

The result: a rich, meaningful life that is not only professionally rewarding, but also a multi-faceted journey of joy and spiritual awakening.

The College of Nursing and Health Professions also offers both an accelerated BSN program and an online RN to BSN program – keeping quality education within reach of Beacons of all backgrounds.

Career Outcomes

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for registered nurses (RNs) is projected to grow 6% through 2032, with a median pay of $86,070 per year reported in 2023.

On top of growing demand, students of the College of Nursing and Health Professions enjoy a 97.1% graduate outcomes rate, meaning they are either employed or enrolled in graduate school within just nine months of graduation.

Careers for registered nurses (RNs):

Clinical educator

Home health specialist

Hospice care provider

Many Valpo graduates step into their careers with internships and residencies in prestigious healthcare systems like the Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and Northwestern Medicine. Others enroll in graduate programs that prepare them for careers as nurse practitioners, nurse educators, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Role in Nursing

Health Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions for the, Professional Nurse

Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Gerontological Nursing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Passport Copy. Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Application Profile

Reflective Essay

Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United States

Why you are applying to Valparaiso University

Your interest in the degree program

How this program impacts your professional development

Tuition Fees

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48820 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48820 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

48820 USD / year

≈ 48820 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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