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University of Evansville

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN · City · 1,539 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$18,499
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$53,770
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Evansville (UE) is a private, civic-minded institution best known for its prestigious undergraduate Theatre department, highly ranked engineering majors, and top-tier direct-entry health science programs like Physical Therapy. A defining feature of the UE experience is Harlaxton College—the university's stunning Victorian manor house in England where over half of all students study abroad—alongside its designation as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus committed to social innovation. On its welcoming Indiana campus, students enjoy a close-knit, collaborative community fueled by active student organizations, Division I athletics, and a deep-seated culture of service.


Wikipedia:The University of Evansville (UE) is a private university in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It was founded in 1854 as Moores Hill College. The university operates a satellite center, Harlaxton College, in Grantham, England. UE offers more than 80 different majors and areas of study, each housed within three colleges and one school within the university: the Schroeder School of Business, the College of Education and Health Sciences, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Location
Evansville, IN, 47722 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
136 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,172
Housing & food (on campus)$15,000
Books & supplies$870
Cost of attendance$66,434
Average net price$18,499
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,172
Housing & food (on campus)$15,000
Books & supplies$870
Cost of attendance$66,434
Average net price$18,499
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.evansville.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
University of Evansville’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$45,800
Fees$1,614
Books & supplies$890
Personal expenses$1,280
Transportation$875
Total published by the school$66,434
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,451
$30–48k
$12,347
$48–75k
$13,711
$75–110k
$20,735
$110k+
$24,936
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 25% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$46,734
10 yrs after entry$53,770
Debt
Median at graduation$24,606
Monthly payment$261
Middle 50% owe$9.1k–$29k
90th percentile$38,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
26

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
27%
Family income
$68,453
Independent
8%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$46,734
After 10 yrs
$53,770
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing39
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness33
Psychology, General22
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft20
Mechanical Engineering19
Accounting and Related Services18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Biology, General15
Neurobiology and Neurosciences15
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas14
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions13
Marketing12
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication11
Health and Medical Administrative Services11
Civil Engineering10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$166M
Full-time faculty
92%
Faculty salary
$8,723/mo
Teaching spend
$14,219
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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