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University of Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana admits nearly everyone — 95.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Southern Indiana is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Southern Indiana occupies suburban Evansville, IN — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering, General, where graduates median $92,209 four years out. Faculty pay averages $97,068 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 5,292 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1220 — near the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Southern Indiana's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Southern Indiana without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1020 and 1220; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Southern Indiana received 4,392 applications and admitted 4,157 (94.6%), with 1,283 enrolling.
How University of Southern Indiana compares
| University of Southern Indiana | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.8% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,066 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,605 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Southern Indiana's median earnings are $47,605 — below the Indiana benchmark of $52,071. Weigh that against the $10,066 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Southern Indiana prices by residency: $10,066 in-state versus $22,907 out-of-state — a $12,841 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Southern Indiana enrolls 5,292 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Southern Indiana's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
48.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a University of Southern Indiana tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Southern Indiana
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | $92,209 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,878 |
| Computer Science | $77,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,043 |
| Biology, General | $71,019 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,953 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,473 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,825 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $68,782 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,804 |
| Marketing | $56,516 |
| Economics | $55,605 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $54,422 |
| Sociology | $54,144 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,076 |
| History | $52,002 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,916 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,541 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $49,739 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,769 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $45,279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,245 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $44,197 |
| Social Work | $42,673 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,453 |
| Psychology, General | $40,574 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,159 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,619 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,348 |
Median earnings for these 29 University of Southern Indiana programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,605 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional University of Southern Indiana programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Southern Indiana?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 95.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Southern Indiana's acceptance rate?
94.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,157 admitted from 4,392 applicants.
How much does University of Southern Indiana cost?
In-state tuition is $10,066; out-of-state students pay $22,907. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Southern Indiana graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,605 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Indiana University-Kokomo — 86.5% admitted
- Marian University — 95.5% admitted
- Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion — 88.9% admitted
- University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne — 96% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.