University of Southern Indiana

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Evansville, IN

$8,716

Avg in-state tuition

$20,252

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Southern Indiana

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Southern Indiana is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Evansville, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,431, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,252.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

94% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1170

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

10k

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

84%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$9,514
On-campus other expenses	$2,300
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,750
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,000

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$21,730	$33,266
Off-campus without family	$23,666	$35,202
Off-campus with family	$12,916	$24,452

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biophysics
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Radio and Television
	Advertising
	Journalism
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Special Education and Teaching, Other
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Manufacturing Technology/Technician
	Engineering/Industrial Management
7	Engineering
	Manufacturing Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Engineering, General
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	French Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
	Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Clinical/Medical Social Work
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Medical Informatics
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Nursing Practice
	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
	Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
11	History
	History, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Nutrition Sciences
	Biological and Physical Sciences
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Physical Fitness Technician
17	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
18	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
19	Psychology
	Psychology, General
20	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Social Work
21	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
22	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
23	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of Southern Indiana

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Southern Indiana

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.