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University of Southern Indiana

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,665
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Evansville, Indiana, USI is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that USI is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 69% at USI suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,424

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Indiana in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,212

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Indiana in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at University of Southern Indiana received on average $8,014 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,014
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 421 33% $4,543 $1,912,683
Other Federal Grant 749 59% $3,875 $2,902,683
State Grant/Scholarships 397 32% $5,610 $2,227,328
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 825 66% $4,011 $3,309,128
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,053 84% $8,014 $8,439,139

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Southern Indiana students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Southern Indiana students is 50.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.6%.

50.2%

  • asian 60.0% 12 students
  • African American 33.3% 25 students
  • white 51.6% 733 students
  • unknown 36.4% 4 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 30 students
  • International Students 37.5% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 38.8% 19 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Southern Indiana provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Southern Indiana offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)