C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
Southern Indiana, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 300-acre campus is located in Evansville, in southwestern Indiana.
Web Site www.usi.edu/
Institution Type Public
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 8,414
Women 5,074 (60.3%)
Men 3,340 (39.7%)
Graduate Students 950
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate 61% of 5,831 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission
Deadline August 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA 3.27
SAT Math 503 average
450-550 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 499 average
440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing 476 average
430-520 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite 22 average
19-24 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Essay X
Extracurricular Activities X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance In-state: $20,400
Out-of-state: $30,182
Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,397
Out-of-state: $17,179
Room and Board $8,276
Average Percent of Need Met 77%
Average Freshman Award $8,781
Average Indebtedness of
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 352
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Evansville Population 120,310
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing 65% of freshmen, 30% of all students
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II
Mascot Eagles
Sororities 11% of women participate
Fraternities 8% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.2% Asian
4.6% Black/African-American 2.4% Hispanic/Latino
2.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 87.4% White
2.1% Unknown
International Students 2.4% from 31 countries
First-Year Students Returning 72.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 17.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 60% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 13.0%
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
History 2
Academic Electives 2
Examinations
Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office SAT or ACT Required Not reported SAT Only
ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended Use of SAT/ACT
Essay SAT: Used for advisingACT: Used for advising
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 8600 University Boulevard
City, State, Zip Evansville, IN 47712-3590
Phone (812) 464-1765
Fax (812) 465-7154
E-mail enroll@usi.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline August 15
Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission
Notification Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission No set date
Waiting List Used No
Defer Admission Student cannot defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Not accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Not required
Essay or Personal
Statement Recommended for all freshmen Letters of
Recommendation Other
Financial Need Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X
Ethnicity X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate 61% of 5,831 applicants were admitted
Women 62% of 3,838 applicants were admitted
Men 61% of 1,993 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled 2,240 (63%) of 3,576 admitted students enrolled
Women 1,415 (60%) of 2,370 admitted students enrolled
Men 825 (68%) of 1,206 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math 503 average
450-550 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 1%
Score of 600 - 700 12% Score of 500 - 600 38% Score of 400 - 500 43% Score of 300 - 400 6% Score of 200 - 300 0%
SAT Critical Reading 499 average
440-550 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 1%
Score of 600 - 700 9% Score of 500 - 600 39% Score of 400 - 500 46% Score of 300 - 400 5% Score of 200 - 300 0%
SAT Writing 476 average
430-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 0%
Score of 600 - 700 6% Score of 500 - 600 30% Score of 400 - 500 50% Score of 300 - 400 12% Score of 200 - 300 0%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA 3.27
3.75 and Above 21%
3.50 - 3.74 15%
3.25 - 3.49 17%
3.00 - 3.24 17%
2.50 - 2.99 25%
2.00 - 2.49 5%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite 22 average
19-24 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 3%
Score of 24 - 29 27% Score of 18 - 23 58% Score of 12 - 17 13% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank Top tenth: 12%Top quarter: 37% Top half: 74% Bottom half: 26% National Merit Scholar Not reported
Valedictorian 2%
Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance In-state: $20,400 Out-of-state: $30,182 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,397
Out-of-state: $17,179
Room and Board $8,276
Books and Supplies $1,100
Other Expenses $3,627
Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mail finaid@usi.edu
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1
Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning April 1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001808 Free
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 1,481 (93.2%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 1,116 (75.4%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 1,104 (98.9%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met 78 (7.1%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 77%
Average Award $8,781
Need-Based Gift Received by 688 (62.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,595
Need-Based
Self-Help Received by 953 (86.3%) of aidrecipients, average amount $3,280
Merit-Based Gift Received by 440 (39.9%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 232 (14.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,026
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 6,347 (90.9%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 4,433 (63.5%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 4,372 (98.6%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met 262 (6.0%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 76%
Average Award $9,015
Need-Based Gift Received by 2,693 (61.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,062
Need-Based
Self-Help Received by 3,817 (87.3%) of aidrecipients, average amount $4,053
Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,424 (32.6%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 818 (11.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,970
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 69%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $25,732
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid 7.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 3.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based
Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athleticscholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas
Engineering/Technologies, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Education
Number of Awards 1,488 Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Biological Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Social Sciences, Humanities,Mathematics, Premedicine, Health Fields Creative Arts/
Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards 42 Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Creative Writing Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Leadership Number of Awards 59
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Leadership Special Characteristics
Award Areas Children of Faculty/Staff, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Spouses of Current Students,Veterans' Children Number of Awards 628
Top Areas (By
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Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
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Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin Online Catalog
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting Advertising Anthropology
Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biophysics
Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education
Business/Commerce, General Chemistry, General Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General
Elementary Education and Teaching Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Studies
Finance, General
French Language and Literature Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature
Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General
International Relations and Affairs Journalism
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist Office Management and Supervision Operations Management and Supervision Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General
Radio and Television
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Sciences, General
Social Work Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, Other Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Most Popular Disciplines Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Education
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships
Study Abroad Offered
Online Degrees Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Not required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 352
Part-Time Faculty 312
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 69%
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 66% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 948,007
Computing
Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus 306
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Master of Health Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in
Education
Master's Programs of Study
Business Administration and Management--General Communication--General
Education--General Elementary Education
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
Industrial and Manufacturing Management Liberal Studies
Nursing--General
Occupational Therapy Public Administration Secondary Education Social Work
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctoral Programs of Study
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Evansville Population 120,310 Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment Small city
Campus Size 1,400 acres
Weather
Temperature 21.2 average low in January, 86.2 average high in September
Rain 115 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus MapNearest Airport 12 mile(s) from campus in Evansville
Nearest Bus Station 15 mile(s) from campus in Evansville
Nearest Train Station 112 mile(s) from campus in Louisville, Kentucky
HOUSING
College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student
housing, fraternity/sorority housing
Students in College Housing 65% of freshmen, 30% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 70%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Offered
Personal Counseling Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II
Mascot Eagles
School Colors Red, white, and blue
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport
WOMEN MEN
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
Baseball x x
Basketball x x x x
Cheerleading x x
Cross-Country Running x x x x
Golf x x x x
Soccer x x x x
Softball x x
Tennis x x x x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports rugby, ultimate Frisbee Men's Club Sports rugby, ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government,student newspaper, student film society, television station Sororities 11% of women participate
Fraternities 8% of men participate
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 8,414
Women 5,074 (60.3%)
Men 3,340 (39.7%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 6,980
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.2% Asian
4.6% Black/African-American 2.4% Hispanic/Latino
2.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 87.4% White
2.1% Unknown
International Students 2.4% from 31 countries
Average Age 22
All Graduate Students 950
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning 72.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 17.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 34.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years 39.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 60%
Average Starting Salary $35,678 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 13.0%
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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