by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University of Southern Indiana ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
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University of Southern Indiana was awarded 20 badges in the 2026 rankings.
USI is ranked #572 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
USI is also ranked #14 on the Best Colleges in Indiana list.
With an acceptance rate of 96%, University of Southern Indiana is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 39% of students accepted to USI submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 620. Math scores were between 510 and 620.
USI received ACT scores from 8% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 21 and 27.
The student to faculty ratio at University of Southern Indiana is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Southern Indiana is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at University of Southern Indiana is 69%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at USI for first-time, full-time students is 52%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Southern Indiana.
In the current academic year, there are 5,344 undergraduates at USI.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at University of Southern Indiana.
The average net price of USI is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for USI
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,102 | $9,159 | $13,194 | $17,062 | $17,421 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of USI, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At USI, approximately 26% of students took out student loans averaging $6,077 a year. That adds up to $24,308 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.8%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Southern Indiana.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Indiana make about $47,605 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at University of Southern Indiana make the most money.
University of Southern Indiana is an public institution located in Evansville, Indiana. USI is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of University of Southern Indiana.
Contact information for University of Southern Indiana are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712 |
| Phone: | 8124648600 |
| Website: | www.usi.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SouthernIndiana |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/USIedu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 24 majors graduated from University of Southern Indiana. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,660 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,389 | $39,410 |
| Business Administration & Management | 749 | $56,492 |
| Nursing | 210 | $56,420 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 129 | $47,967 |
| Health & Physical Education | 89 | $26,560 |
| General Psychology | 81 | $29,003 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 67 | $35,531 |
| Allied Health Professions | 61 | $55,913 |
| Social Work | 51 | $31,577 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
3,345 students took at least one online class at University of Southern Indiana.
Learn more about online learning at University of Southern Indiana.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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