University of Southern Indiana

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8600 University Boulevard

Evansville, IN 47712

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Phone: (812) 464-8600
2011-2012 Tuition
$5,760
in-state
$13,406
out-of-state
Students
9,846
enrolled
42%
male /
58%
female
Admissions
Aug. 15
application deadline
73.6%
accepted

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U.S. News rank Category Name
Rank Not Published Regional Universities (Midwest)

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Summary

University of Southern Indiana is a public institution that was founded in 1965. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,846, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 330 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Southern Indiana's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,760 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,406 (2011-12).

School mission (as provided by the school):

The University of Southern Indiana is a broad-based institution offering programs of instruction, research, and service. A liberal arts and sciences curriculum serves as the foundation of knowledge for all programs and complements undergraduate programs leading to careers in business, engineering, government, health professions, education, and related fields. Selected master's degrees already in existence, and in development, serve persons in professional and technical studies. As a public institution, the University of Southern Indiana counsels and assists business and industry and social, educational, governmental, and health agencies to higher levels of efficiency and improved services.

General Information

School type public, coed college
Year founded 1965
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
Setting suburban
2010 Endowment $31,704,998

Applying

When applying to University of Southern Indiana, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at University of Southern Indiana is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 73.6 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity less selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate 74%
Application deadline August 15
SAT/ACT scores must be received by August 15

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at University of Southern Indiana is 18:1, and the school has 33.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Southern Indiana include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.5 percent.

Class sizes
Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio 18:1
4-year graduation rate 14% - Low
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 23%
Health Professions and Related Programs 21%
Education 11%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 9%
Social Sciences 6%

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Student Life

University of Southern Indiana has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,846, with a gender distribution of 42.1 percent male students and 57.9 percent female students. 29.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 71.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Southern Indiana is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

Total enrollment 10,702
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association NCAA II

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Campus Info & Services

University of Southern Indiana offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Southern Indiana also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Southern Indiana, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Southern Indiana.

Students who have cars on campus 95% - High
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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Paying for School

At University of Southern Indiana, 61.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,287.

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In-state tuition and fees $5,760 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees $13,406 (2011-12)
Room and board $6,920 (2011-12) - Low
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