University Of Southern Indiana
Location and Contact Information
8600 University BlvdEvansville, IN 47712
USA
Main Tel: (812) 464-8600
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
The University of Southern Indiana, also known as USI, is a public university located in Evansville, Indiana, United States. It was established in 1965. This publicly-funded institution is the fastest growing comprehensive state university in Indiana. The campus is spread across an area of 300 acres. The university enrolls more than 10,000 students. USI offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Bower-Suhrheinrich College of Education and Human Services
- College of Business
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Pott College of Science and Engineering
USI’s student body consists of an impressive number of international students. The University reported that students came from 90 Indiana counties, 36 other U.S states, and 42 other countries for the 2006-2007 academic year. USI has an active Greek life and there are several fraternities and sororities on campus.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, nursing and emergency medicine, media, and art studies.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,474 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,755 |
| Room | $ 3,450 |
| Board | $ 3,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other | $ 4,050 |
Financial Aid
University Of Southern Indiana participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 78% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 51% | $5,232 |
| Institutional Grant | 28% | $2,185 |
| Federal Grant | 26% | $4,219 |
| Pell Grant | 26% | $3,521 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $825 |
| State or Local Grant | 28% | $3,559 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 59% | $6,783 |
| Federal Loan | 59% | $6,160 |
| Other Loan | 5% | $8,043 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Southern Indiana:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 10,809 |
| 2 | Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven, CT | 11,769 |
| 3 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, PA | 7,942 |
| 4 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | 6,462 |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | 6,303 |
| 6 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | 9,401 |
| 7 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ | 10,256 |
| 8 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg, PA | 7,234 |
| 9 | Angelo State University | San Angelo, TX | 6,155 |
| 10 | Lindenwood University | Saint Charles, MO | 10,074 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,255 | 49 |
| Master | 226 | 11 |
| Associate | 113 | 11 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 26 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 115 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 120 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 108 |
Students
Student enrollment was 10,126 in 2009-2010 (8,968 full-time equivalent).
About 42% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 58% of the class.
Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.
Students under 25 years old represent 76% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 88% Women 88% All 88%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-530 Math 430-540 Writing 405-510
Room and Board
University Of Southern Indiana provides on-campus housing for 2,837 of its 8,968 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 77 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 67 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Southern Indiana offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Business Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biophysics
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Psychology