University of Southern Indiana
- 4/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Evansville, IN
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Overview
Total enrollment
9,488- Location Evansville, Indiana
- Website usi.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Midsize Suburban
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is a public institution located on a 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, positioned in the southwestern corner of the state near the Kentucky and Illinois borders. Founded in 1965 as a regional campus of Indiana State University, USI became an independent state university in 1985 and features modern academic facilities surrounded by wooded areas and a natural trail system. The university maintains a strong focus on nursing, engineering, business, and education programs, while also housing the Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center. Students primarily reside in campus housing during their first year, with options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living communities. USI competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Screaming Eagles, having transitioned from Division II in 2022.
Ratings
University of Southern Indiana is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.
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Overall Rating4 out of 10
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Academics5 out of 10
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Resources5 out of 10
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Outcomes4 out of 10
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Value3 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for University of Southern Indiana within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1240
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
- GPA 3.45
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
- Enrollment Rate 30%
- Application Fee $40
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
$10,066Out of State Resident Tuition
$22,907Breakdown
- Tuition $10,066
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $1,030
- Room and Board $11,548
- Budget for Other Expenses $2,526
- Total One Year Cost $26,370
- Tuition $22,907
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $1,030
- Room and Board $11,548
- Budget for Other Expenses $2,526
- Total One Year Cost $39,211
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at University of Southern Indiana are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 28% of students major in Health Professions, 19% in Business, and 9% in Education.
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Health Professions 28%
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Business 19%
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Education 9%
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Communication 8%
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Social Sciences 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151306.
GPA calculator: University of Southern Indiana GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026