University of Southern Indiana

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$9,036
3.26% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$14,722
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
95.8%
4,602 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
9,488
55% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
47.8%
765 Graduates

About

University of Southern Indiana is a higher education institution located in Vanderburgh County, IN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at University of Southern Indiana were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (1,329 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (11 degrees), and Pre-Medical Studies (3 degrees).

In 2024, 3,660 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Southern Indiana. 62.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,039 degrees), 19.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Indiana is $9,036, which is $−16,252 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Indiana is $9,036, which is $16,252 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,722.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending University of Southern Indiana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,036
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Southern Indiana was $9,036. The cost of tuition at University of Southern Indiana is $−16,252 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$14,722
2024 Value
4.66%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Southern Indiana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,722. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Southern Indiana grew by 4.66%.

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Other Student Expenses

$11,387
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Southern Indiana was of $11,387 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.16% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

58%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
26%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at University of Southern Indiana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

University of Southern Indiana received 4,602 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.78% annual growth. Out of those 4,602 applicants, 4,409 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.8% acceptance rate.

There were 9,488 students enrolled at University of Southern Indiana in 2024. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Southern Indiana has an overall enrollment yield of 30%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.8%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
4,409
Accepted Out of 4,602

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Southern Indiana was 95.8% (4,409 admissions from 4,602 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.78%, while admissions grew by 6.06%.

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SAT Scores

39%
Submission Percentage (2024)
520
Scores Submitted (2024)

39% of enrolled first-time students at University of Southern Indiana in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

University of Southern Indiana had a total enrollment of 9,488 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Southern Indiana is 5,219 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,269. This means that 55% of students enrolled at University of Southern Indiana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Southern Indiana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.6% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Black or African American, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0316% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Southern Indiana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Southern Indiana in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,488 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Southern Indiana is 5,219 and the part-time enrollment is 4,269. This means that 55% of students enrolled at University of Southern Indiana are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

75%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Southern Indiana was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Southern Indiana had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    6,319 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    436 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    402 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Southern Indiana is 66.6% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Black or African American, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0316% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,689 students (17.8%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 886 more women than men received degrees from University of Southern Indiana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Southern Indiana is white (3,039 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at University of Southern Indiana is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (1,329 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (11 degrees) and Pre-Medical Studies (3 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Southern Indiana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,389 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (89 degrees), and Business (876 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Southern Indiana are Accountants & auditors (1,025,464 people), Other managers (822,250 people), Financial managers (542,923 people), Chief executives & legislators (429,488 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (324,181 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Southern Indiana in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,389 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (89 degrees), Business (876 degrees), History (21 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Southern Indiana are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Southern Indiana are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,389 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (89 degrees), Business (876 degrees), History (21 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Southern Indiana are Elementary & secondary schools (887,711 people), Computer Systems Design (613,524 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (505,254 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (490,278 people), and Banking & related activities (472,633 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Southern Indiana are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,389 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (89 degrees), Business (876 degrees), History (21 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Southern Indiana.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    1,329 degrees awarded
  2. Dental Assisting
    11 degrees awarded
  3. Pre-Medical Studies
    3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Southern Indiana was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 1,329 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,387
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
2,273
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 1,387 degrees were awarded to men at University of Southern Indiana, which is 0.61 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,273).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 525 degrees were awarded to men at University of Southern Indiana in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.653 times less than the 804 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 804 degrees were awarded to men at University of Southern Indiana in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.53 times more than the 525 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

38%
100% Completion Time
51%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from University of Southern Indiana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    3,039 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    156 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    150 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Southern Indiana is white (3,039 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

0.792% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    1,908 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    1,131 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    97 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Southern Indiana is white female (1,908 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,131 degrees).

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Operations

University of Southern Indiana has an endowment valued at nearly $160M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.24M (4.52%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Southern Indiana had a total salary expenditure of 172M. University of Southern Indiana employs 109 Assistant professors, 103 Associate professors and 65 Professors. Most academics at University of Southern Indiana are Female Assistant professor (62), Male Associate professor (57), and Male Assistant professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Southern Indiana are: Management, with 120 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 107 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 83 employees.

Endowment

$160M
2024 Endowment
14.2%
growth from 2023

University of Southern Indiana has an endowment valued at about $160M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Southern Indiana grew 14.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $106M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $45.3k - Federal
  2. $69.8k - State
  3. $13.6k - Local

As of 2024, University of Southern Indiana received $45.3k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $69.8k from state grants and contracts, and $13.6k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$62M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Southern Indiana paid a median of $62M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($172M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$26.5M
Instructional Salaries
342
Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Southern Indiana paid a total of $26.5M to 342 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Southern Indiana were Management with 120 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 107 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 83 employees.

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