University Of Evansville

The University of EvansvilleThe university, also known as UE, is located in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It was established in 1854 as the Moores Hill Male and Female Collegiate Institute. It was founded by John Moore. At that time, the institute was located in the small town of Moores Hill, Indiana. The first classes were held on September 9, 1856. The name was changed to Moores Hill College in 1887. It was relocated to its present location in 1919 and was renamed to Evansville College. In 1967, it became the University of Evansville. The university campus covers approximately 100 acres in Evansville. UE is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Education & Health Sciences
• College of Engineering & Computer Science
• School of Education
• The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration

There are several active sororities and fraternities at UE including Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Sigma Theta, Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Omega Zeta, Phi Mu, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Gamma Delta, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Phi Kappa Tau.

University Of Evansville Highlights

Where University Of Evansville stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, engineering, and medical adminstration.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Evansville was 2,852 in 2007 (2,653 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: University Of Evansville participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

University Of Evansville provides on-campus housing for 1,857 of its 2,653 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

University Of Evansville Athletics

University Of Evansville is in the Missouri Valley Conference for major sports.

University Of Evansville offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 77 male students received the aid (men were 46% of those receiving aid) and 90 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 54% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of Evansville Admissions (2007)

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