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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University (Valpo) is a small private Lutheran university in Valparaiso, Indiana, known for strong programs in business, engineering, nursing, biology, psychology, and the liberal arts plus a compact, 350‑acre campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the close‑knit “Beacon” community, many clubs and organizations, active Greek life, and a calm, supportive environment where it feels easy to get involved and know professors personally.

State

Indiana

Student Population

2,600

Acceptance Rate

89–92%

GPA Range

3.0–3.5

SAT Range

1080–1310

Common Majors

business administration, engineering, nursing and health sciences

“I love Valpo’s small‑town, Beacon‑pride vibe, how easy it is to get involved in clubs and Greek life, and how the campus feels like a real community, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the Midwest‑town feel can feel limiting at times, some dorms are older than they look, and the strong Greek‑life presence can make it tougher to find a niche if you’re not into that scene.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$46,588

Conference

Missouri Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.9

Avg Women's Scores

77.5

Men's Team Notes

Beacons tied fourth at Peoples Golf Championship on Sea Palms Resort (68-73 spread), with Anthony Delisanti's record 62 (-10) at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. T10th at National Golf Invitational featured 289.13 season average through birdie dominance amid Arizona desert winds.

Women's Team Notes

Valpo women fired 308 at Butler Fall Invitational on Highland Golf Club (618 total, T12th) and improved 22 strokes at Ball State Cardinal Classic on Players Club. 310 second rounds tied program marks, highlighting par saves across Indiana layouts through team consistency.

Coaches

Men's Coach

David Gring

Women's Coach

Jill McCoy

Men's Email

David.Gring@valpo.edu

Women's Email

Jill.McCoy@valpo.edu

Men's Coach Bio

David Gring leads Valparaiso men's golf since 2011, earning two Horizon League Coach of the Year honors before MVC transition. His Beacons posted strong 2025 MVC Championship finishes with standout Anthony Delisanti claiming Golfer of the Year, competing at venues like Des Moines Golf and Country Club from northwest Indiana base.

Women's Coach Bio

Jill McCoy heads Valpo women's golf in her eighth season (2024-25), developing talents like Kayla Krueger who set program scoring records. As Sand Creek Country Club director, she guides MVC squads through invitationals emphasizing skill growth and academics for postseason contention.

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