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University of Evansville

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Evansville, Indiana 47722

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

University of Evansville is a private institution in Evansville with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,770 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,230.

Established
1854
Motto
Civic Mission... Sacred Trust
Mascot
Ace Purple
Type
Private university
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Division
Division I

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78%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,477Students
10:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$53,770Earnings 10yr
$20,230Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,676
Room & Board$14,270
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$56,068
Average Net Price$20,230
Median Debt at Graduation$24,606
Monthly Payment (10yr)$261

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,270
$30–48K$17,162
$48–75K$20,027
$75–110K$20,240
$110K+$26,264

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (121)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,477
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 5%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.3%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,734
10 Years$53,770

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#7
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Purple Aces

Swimming

History & Fun Facts

  • History The University of Evansville was founded in 1854.
  • The institution struggled financially during its time in Moores Hill, and a fire destroyed Moore Hall in 1915.
  • 1924 In 1919, the school moved to Evansville and its name was changed to Evansville College.
  • It operated in temporary quarters in downtown Evansville until Administration Hall (now Olmsted Hall) was completed in 1922.
  • In the period from World War II to 1960, Evansville College grew significantly.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from IN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
132 mi(229 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
144 mi(250 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
152 mi(263 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville136 mi
IND Indianapolis138 mi
STL St Louis163 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
New York, NY746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
Hartford, CT829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Providence, RI893 mi · ~25h 48m drive
Albany, NY793 mi · ~22h 55m drive
Syracuse, NY692 mi · ~19h 59m drive
Rochester, NY631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Buffalo, NY567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA678 mi · ~19h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Harrisburg, PA592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
Newark, NJ738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Washington, DC571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Baltimore, MD596 mi · ~17h 13m drive
Atlanta, GA341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Charlotte, NC417 mi · ~12h 3m drive
Raleigh, NC514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Miami, FL946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Orlando, FL742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Tampa, FL752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
Nashville, TN132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Richmond, VA552 mi · ~15h 57m drive
Chicago, IL270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Detroit, MI383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Minneapolis, MN567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO152 mi · ~4h 23m drive
Kansas City, MO389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Indianapolis, IN144 mi · ~4h 10m drive
Columbus, OH280 mi · ~8h 5m drive
Cleveland, OH394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Milwaukee, WI351 mi · ~10h 8m drive
Dallas, TX633 mi · ~18h 17m drive
Houston, TX723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Austin, TX789 mi · ~22h 48m drive
San Antonio, TX862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
Los Angeles, CA1730 mi · ~49h 59m drive
San Francisco, CA1892 mi · ~54h 39m drive
San Diego, CA1701 mi · ~49h 8m drive
Seattle, WA1867 mi · ~53h 56m drive
Portland, OR1869 mi · ~54h drive
Denver, CO946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Phoenix, AZ1407 mi · ~40h 39m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive
Honolulu, HI4278 mi · ~123h 35m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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