USI Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 95.81%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1130. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,066
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,907
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at USI:
- Total Enrollment: 9,488, including 2,148 online students
- 7,600 Undergraduate, 1,888 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.1% men, 61.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 140 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 51 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 34 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
USI Overview
University of Southern Indiana (USI) is a four-year, public school located in Evansville, IN. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The USI's tuition & fees is $10,066 for Indiana residents and $22,907 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 58% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,758.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,488 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
USI's acceptance rate is 95.81% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.96%. The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 24.
USI ranked 8th in Indiana Colleges rankings. University of Southern Indiana is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Southern Indiana is $10,066 for in-state students and $22,907 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,667 for in-state students and $21,948 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,532 for Indiana residents and $23,789 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,434 for Indiana residents and $23,044 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,066 | $22,907 |
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| Graduate | $11,667 | $21,948 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,532 | $23,789 |
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| Graduate | $12,434 | $23,044 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Southern Indiana offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at USI
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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