University of Southern Indiana (USI)
Public certificate school in Evansville, IN that costs an average of $13,373 a year after financial aid, admits 96% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,373
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,206
PublicMidsize suburb5,292 undergraduates
Cost of USI
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,298 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,791 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $23,632 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,060 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,373 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,789 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,956 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,063 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,065 |
| $110,001+ | $19,880 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with USI's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,141 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 520–620 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 510–620 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 21–27 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $46,687 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,206 |
| Rank in Indiana (earnings) | 4th of 39 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,533 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $211 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 26% |
Majors and programs at USI
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (53)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 319 | $77,580 | $18,850 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | $73,763 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 122 | $70,574 | $17,321 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 18 | $67,067 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 48 | $61,359 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 73 | $55,615 | $20,331 |
| Computer Science | 49 | $54,069 | $19,481 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 87 | $52,181 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | 93 | $44,962 | $17,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 111 | $44,798 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 216 | $44,177 | $17,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 24 | $44,044 | — |
| History | 34 | $42,952 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 75 | $42,941 | $19,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 136 | $41,674 | $19,750 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 35 | $40,448 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 152 | $39,316 | $16,750 |
| English Language and Literature | 49 | $38,026 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics | 23 | $37,223 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 102 | $36,730 | $14,000 |
| Psychology | 160 | $36,102 | $13,428 |
| Biology | 70 | $35,141 | — |
| Social Work | 96 | $35,083 | $21,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 79 | $28,084 | $19,033 |
| Anthropology | 15 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 24 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 33 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 45 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 13 | — | — |
| Economics | 23 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 30 | — | — |
| Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Journalism | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 32 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 13 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 27 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 14 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology | 14 | — | — |
| Statistics | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — |
Certificate programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 27 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 10 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 16 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 4 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,329 | — | — |
| Marketing | 13 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 39 | — | $15,221 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 9 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 93 | $105,516 | $37,833 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,211 | $88,380 | $18,713 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 118 | $66,934 | $22,233 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 59 | $65,459 | $41,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 87 | $46,284 | $27,654 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 22 | $45,002 | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 12 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 13 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 23 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 18 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 2 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 8 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 17 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 17 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 24 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 19 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 20 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Indiana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincennes University | Vincennes | $10,093 | — | $44,999 |
| MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $28,412 | — | $55,486 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $30,038 | — | $56,095 |
| Purdue University Global | West Lafayette | $5,956 | — | $42,322 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis | $5,673 | — | $40,802 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $30,006 | — | $34,384 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland | Highland | $25,398 | — | $26,989 |
| Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis | Carmel | $19,416 | — | $38,313 |
About USI
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Evansville, IN |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 5,292 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | usi.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is USI's acceptance rate?
University of Southern Indiana admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,141 on the SAT.
How much does USI cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,298 a year (tuition and fees: $10,791 in-state, $23,632 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,373 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,789.
How much do USI graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,206 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 39 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($77,580 a year after graduation).
What is USI's graduation rate?
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.