Vincennes University

https://www.vinu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,551

3.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,895

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

19,795

20.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

3.23%

1 Graduates

About

Vincennes University is a higher education institution located in Knox County, IN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vincennes University were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (991 degrees awarded), Automation Engineer Technology (56 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 degrees).

In 2024, 3,117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vincennes University. 47.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,190 degrees), 5.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (415 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vincennes University is $6,551, which is $−4,044 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Vincennes University is $6,551, which is $4,044 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,895.

In 2024, 15% of undergraduate students attending Vincennes University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,551

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vincennes University was $6,551. The cost of tuition at Vincennes University is $−4,044 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vincennes University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,895

2024 Value

18%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Vincennes University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,895. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Vincennes University grew by 18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vincennes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,708

Room and Board

$1,332

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vincennes University was of $12,708 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,332. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.72% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Vincennes University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

15% of undergraduate students at Vincennes University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2023, when 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vincennes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Vincennes University had a total enrollment of 19,795 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Vincennes University is 4,130 students and the part-time enrollment is 15,665. This means that 20.9% of students enrolled at Vincennes University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vincennes University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 3.55% Asian, 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Vincennes University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.7%), followed by White Female (33.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vincennes University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,795 students. The full-time enrollment at Vincennes University is 4,130 and the part-time enrollment is 15,665. This means that 20.9% of students enrolled at Vincennes University are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vincennes University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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 Vincennes University was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Vincennes University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vincennes University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
12,907 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,831 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,168 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vincennes University is 65.2% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 3.55% Asian, 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 81 students (0.409%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 131 fewer women than men received degrees from Vincennes University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vincennes University is white (2,190 degrees awarded). There were 5.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (415 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vincennes University is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (991 degrees awarded), followed by Automation Engineer Technology (56 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vincennes University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (545 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,534 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vincennes University are Other managers (69,240 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (62,778 people), Software developers (46,083 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,500 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (21,437 people).

The most specialized majors at Vincennes University in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (545 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,534 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees), Precision Production (80 degrees), and Transportation (29 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Vincennes University are Surgeons, Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Vincennes University are Engineering Technologies (545 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,534 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (159 degrees), Precision Production (80 degrees), and Transportation (29 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Vincennes University are Elementary & secondary schools (127,416 people), Computer Systems Design (73,731 people), Construction (50,457 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (49,256 people), and Air transportation (40,635 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vincennes University.

Most Common (2024)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
991 degrees awarded
Automation Engineer Technology
56 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
30 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vincennes University was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 991 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Vincennes University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,624

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,493

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,624 degrees were awarded to men at Vincennes University, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,493).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vincennes University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 400 degrees were awarded to men at Vincennes University in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.673 times less than the 594 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 594 degrees were awarded to men at Vincennes University in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.49 times more than the 400 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% of students graduating from Vincennes University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,190 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
415 degrees awarded
Black or African American
226 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vincennes University is white (2,190 degrees awarded). There were 5.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (415 degrees).

1.44% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,355 degrees awarded
White Male
1,240 degrees awarded
White Male
1,202 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vincennes University is white male (1,355 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,240 degrees).

Operations

Vincennes University has an endowment valued at nearly $72.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.1M (14%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Vincennes University had a total salary expenditure of 119M. Vincennes University employs 68 Assistant professors, 30 Associate professors and 27 Instructors. Most academics at Vincennes University are Female Assistant professor (40), Male Assistant professor (28), and Male Instructor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vincennes University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 163 employees, Management, with 127 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 86 employees.

Endowment

$72.1M

2024 Endowment

9.11%

growth from 2023

Vincennes University has an endowment valued at about $72.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Vincennes University grew 9.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $58.7M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Vincennes University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$48M

2024 Salaries

3.38%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Vincennes University paid a median of $48M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($119M) and a 3.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.05% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.19M

Instructional Salaries

149

Number of Employees

In 2024, Vincennes University paid a total of $9.19M to 149 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vincennes University were Office and Administrative Support with 163 employees, Management with 127 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 86 employees.

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