University of Southern Indiana Acceptance Rate & Tuition
University of Southern Indiana is a public research university in Evansville, Indiana, serving roughly 5,292 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.81% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,605 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,066
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,923 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.81% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,292 90.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 35.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1141
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,440
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,392
- Room & Board: $11,548 annual estimate
University of Southern Indiana: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Southern Indiana, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Southern Indiana?
University of Southern Indiana is located in Evansville, IN (ZIP 47712).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is University of Southern Indiana public or private?
University of Southern Indiana is a Public institution.
How much does University of Southern Indiana cost?
Published tuition: $10,066 in-state, $22,907 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,923.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,484 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,818 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,748 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,720 |
| $110,001+ | $18,777 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $40,264.
How hard is it to get into University of Southern Indiana?
Admission rate: 95.81%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1141 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Southern Indiana?
Total enrollment: 5,292 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,440 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,888 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana?
150%-time completion rate: 48.18%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of University of Southern Indiana earn?
Median earnings: $42,323 six years after entry; $47,605 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,105.
22.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Southern Indiana known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (1,329 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (749 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (104 completions)
- Psychology, General (81 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (79 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other (62 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (60 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (52 completions)
- Social Work (51 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (47 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Southern Indiana a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.81%; completion rate 48.18%; median earnings $47,605 at 10 years; net price $12,923. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,066
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Southern Indiana was $10,066.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,923
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Southern Indiana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,923.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,692 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,923 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$40,264 4-Year In-State Tuition
$91,628 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,548 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,814 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$91,256 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Southern Indiana.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Southern Indiana was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Southern Indiana in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,698 | $15,553 | $14,098 |
| 2014 | $6,957 | $16,297 | $13,601 |
| 2015 | $7,178 | $16,959 | $11,990 |
| 2016 | $7,605 | $17,847 | $12,322 |
| 2017 | $7,970 | $18,626 | $13,319 |
| 2018 | $8,349 | $19,436 | $12,827 |
| 2019 | $8,546 | $19,856 | $13,437 |
| 2020 | $9,285 | $20,822 | $13,481 |
| 2021 | $9,424 | $21,212 | $14,611 |
| 2022 | $10,210 | $22,255 | $13,135 |
| 2023 | $10,136 | $22,573 | $12,621 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.81% Acceptance Rate
4,392 Total Applicants
4,157 Students Admitted
1,283 First-Time Students Enrolled
30.86% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1141
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Southern Indiana reported total enrollment of about 5,292 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.6%), Hispanic or Latino (5.2%), and Black or African American (4.1%). About 22.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Southern Indiana in 2024 is 5,292 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,440 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,888 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 82.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.06% 100% Completion Time
48.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.06% of students graduating from University of Southern Indiana completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 40% male / 60% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Southern Indiana.
Return on Investment
$20,105 Median Student Debt
$47,605 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
820.94% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Southern Indiana.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 90 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 1,329 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 749 completions
3. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 104 completions
4. Psychology, General: 81 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 79 completions
6. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other: 62 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 60 completions
8. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 52 completions
9. Social Work: 51 completions
Most popular programs at University of Southern Indiana.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Southern Indiana graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Southern Indiana from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,089
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,774
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Southern Indiana is a public institution located in Evansville, IN, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 5,292 students. Student body composition includes White (82.6%), Hispanic or Latino (5.2%), Black or African American (4.1%). The admission rate is 95.81%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1141. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.18%. Approximately 22.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Evansville, IN 47712
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 90 distinct degree programs, University of Southern Indiana provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Southern Indiana located?
University of Southern Indiana is located in Evansville, IN.
What is University of Southern Indiana's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Southern Indiana is 95.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,392 applicants and 4,157 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Southern Indiana cost?
Reported tuition is $10,066 and average net price is $12,923 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,548 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Southern Indiana?
University of Southern Indiana reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,440 students, White (82.6%), Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Southern Indiana?
About 35.5% of students at University of Southern Indiana are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Southern Indiana?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Southern Indiana reports midpoint SAT about 1141 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of University of Southern Indiana earn?
Median earnings are $42,323 six years after entry and $47,605 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Southern Indiana students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,105.
Is University of Southern Indiana public or private?
University of Southern Indiana is a public institution located in Evansville, IN.
Is University of Southern Indiana an HBCU?
No. University of Southern Indiana is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Southern Indiana a tribal college?
No. University of Southern Indiana is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Evansville, Indiana city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.