ABA Standard 509 · 2025 cycle · Last synced June 26, 2026
Valparaiso University School of Law
Valparaiso University School of Law is a law school in Indiana. In the most recent ABA Standard 509 cycle it reported a 36.96% first-time bar passage rate (state average 74.0%).
Open interactive map & comparison viewBar passage · first-time
This school36.96%
State avg74%
first-time -37.0 pts vs state · 2-yr ultimate 65.99% · Different cohort than the admissions class above.
Cost detail
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| Grant 25 / 75 | — / — |
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Faculty & market
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Trajectory since 2011
LSAT · 25-75 band
Middle-50% LSAT band by entering class.
uGPA · 25-75 band
Middle-50% uGPA band by entering class.
First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage rate by year.
Full-time resident tuition
Sticker resident tuition by year.
Total JD enrollment
Total JD enrollment by year.
Admissions
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| 1L attrition (academic / other) | 0 / 0 |
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Cost & scholarships
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Bar passage
| First-Time Bar (2024 cohort) | 36.96% |
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| Two-Year Ultimate Bar | 65.99% |
| State average (same exam) | 74.0% |
| Difference vs. state | -37.0 pts |
Different cohorts: first-time bar passage reflects graduates who entered law school about three years before the current admissions class shown above. Read the two as separate snapshots, not a single pipeline.
Job outcomes (10 months after graduation)
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Top destination states (2017)
- Indiana, 34 graduates
- Illinois, 15 graduates
- California, 3 graduates
Demographics (current JD enrollment)
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Faculty
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Frequently asked questions
What is the first-time bar passage rate at Valparaiso University School of Law?
Valparaiso University School of Law reported a 36.96% first-time bar passage rate in the most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, versus a 74.0% state average.
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Other law schools in Indiana
- Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law
- Indiana University-Indianapolis School of Law
- University of Notre Dame School of Law
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Data from the ABA Standard 509 disclosures, self-reported by law schools and not guaranteed (raw data may have errors or omissions). State attorney-salary context: U.S. BLS OEWS 2024 (SOC 23-1011); cost-of-living: U.S. BEA Regional Price Parities. How the data is sourced & validated: Methodology. Unfamiliar with a term (FTLT, net tuition, bimodal)? Glossary. Copyright basis & permitted use: Terms.