University of Evansville
UE
Evansville, Indiana 47722
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of Evansville is a private institution in Evansville with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,770 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,230.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Purple Aces
History & Fun Facts
- •History The University of Evansville was founded in 1854.
- •The institution struggled financially during its time in Moores Hill, and a fire destroyed Moore Hall in 1915.
- •1924 In 1919, the school moved to Evansville and its name was changed to Evansville College.
- •It operated in temporary quarters in downtown Evansville until Administration Hall (now Olmsted Hall) was completed in 1922.
- •In the period from World War II to 1960, Evansville College grew significantly.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Programs (121)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + city premium