Overview
With campus overlooking the Wabash River, Vincennes University is a 4-year public school in southwest Indiana. The first public college founded in the state, VU operates four campuses around Indiana and confers bachelor’s degrees in 18 academic majors. On top of maintaining a state-mandated partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, the university also offers 2-year transfer programs, 1-year certifications, and associates degrees. For a break from classes, Vincennes hosts numerous intramural sports leagues including basketball, racquetball, and tug of war.
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$10,845
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.0
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,126 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,858 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1332 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
9%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,681
9%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,040
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,763
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
50%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4880
74%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,040
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,774
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$124
Students receiving federal loans
41%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,059
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,291
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
5486
Students Applied
190
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$20
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
18,438
Total Number of Undergrads
18,438
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
22%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
25:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
104
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
20
Countries Represented
24
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
39%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trailblazer
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
114
Total Female Athletes
43
Intramural Sports
28
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Vincennes University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,300
Top 5 Cities
Indianapolis
Evansville
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Engineering
Information Technology
Top 5 Sectors
US Navy
Vincennes University
US Army
U.S. Coast Guard
Good Samaritan
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$124
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