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University of Southern Indiana

University of Southern Indiana is a public university in a midsize suburb of the Evansville, IN metro with 7,428 students and a 96% acceptance rate.

Evansville, Indiana · Public · Suburb, midsize · 7,428 students

NCAA Division II · Ohio Valley Conference

Admission rate

96%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,141

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,923

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

48%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

69%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,605

10 years after entry

Students

7,428

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by 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
Over $110,000$18,777

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Southern Indiana courseCredits
Calculus BC4MATH 230, 2358 credits
Biology3BIOL 1334 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1424 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 1053 credits
Psychology3PSY 2013 credits
Statistics3STAT 2413 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
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ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC4MATH 230, 2358 credits
Biology3BIOL 1334 credits
Biology5BIOL 133, BIOL 1058 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1424 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 2614 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 1053 credits
Psychology3PSY 2013 credits
Statistics3STAT 2413 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 2093 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 2083 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 111, 1126 credits
Environmental Science3BIOL 2513 credits
European History3HIST 1403 credits
Human Geography3GENS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 101, 1026 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 101, 102, 2039 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 101, 102, 203, 20412 credits
Computer Science Principles3CS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Art History3ART 2013 credits
Music Theory3GENS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
2-D Art and Design3ART 1033 credits
3-D Art and Design3ART 1043 credits
African American Studies3AFRC 1113 credits
Calculus AB or Calculus AB Subscore3MATH 2153 credits
Calculus AB or Calculus AB Subscore4MATH 2304 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 101, 1026 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 101, 102, 2039 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 101, 102, 203, 20412 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Comparative Government and Politics4POLS 2813 credits
Drawing3ART 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 101, 1026 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 101, 102, 2039 credits
French Language and Culture5FREN 101, 102, 203, 20412 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 101, 1026 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 101, 102, 2039 credits
German Language and Culture5GERM 101, 102, 203, 20412 credits
Italian Language and Culture3GENS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JPN 101, 1026 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JPN 101, 102, 2039 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5JPN 101, 102, 203, 20412 credits
Latin3LATN 101, 1026 credits
Latin4LATN 101, 102, 2039 credits
Latin5LATN 101, 102, 203, 20412 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-based3PHYS 1013 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-based5PHYS 175, 175L4 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-based3PHYS1013 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-based5PHYS 176, 176L4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism5PHYS 206, 206L5 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Physics C: Mechanics5PHYS 205, 205L5 credits
Precalculus3MATH 1114 credits
Precalculus4MATH 1154 credits
Research3GENS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Seminar3GENS 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 1-EL (100-Level Elective)3 credits
U.S. Government and Politics3POLS 1023 credits
U.S. History3HIST 101, 1026 credits

Source: usi.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management108
Psychology81
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse79
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other62
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies57
Exercise Science and Kinesiology52
Social Work51
Elementary Education and Teaching44
Show the other 46 majors
Health/Health Care Administration/Management42
Finance39
Marketing/Marketing Management38
Biology/Biological Sciences36
Art/Art Studies34
Accounting34
Mechanical Engineering33
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies29
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist28
Computer and Information Sciences25
English Language and Literature23
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist23
Computer Science22
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer22
History21
Advertising20
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management18
Civil Engineering17
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management15
Political Science and Government15
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician13
Electrical and Electronics Engineering13
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician11
Foreign Languages and Literatures10
Biochemistry10
Mathematics10
Anthropology10
Economics10
Radio and Television9
Physical Fitness Technician9
Mass Communication/Media Studies8
Special Education and Teaching, Other8
Medical Informatics6
Sociology6
Nutrition Sciences6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
International Relations and Affairs5
Engineering5
Foreign Language Teacher Education5
Geology/Earth Science4
Chemistry4
Philosophy3
Journalism3
Manufacturing Engineering2
Environmental Studies2

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Ohio Valley Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Ohio Valley Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

16% of men in fraternities · 11% of women in sororities · 13% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Evansville, IN

271,793 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Evansville Regional (EVV)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.0 of 20

Elevation

480 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

27°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

10.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

57 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$840 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division II, similar size