Campus & Student Life at University of Southern Indiana

Home to about 8,431 undergraduates in 2020, University of Southern Indiana is a large, public university located in Evansville, Indiana. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Southern Indiana offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Southern Indiana can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Southern Indiana Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Southern Indiana Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Southern Indiana Disability Services.

University of Southern Indiana for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Southern Indiana does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Southern Indiana Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Southern Indiana for Veterans Guide.

University of Southern Indiana offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of Southern Indiana does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Southern Indiana

University of Southern Indiana offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Southern Indiana

University of Southern Indiana has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,431 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,767 (68.4%). Part-time attendance was 2,664 (31.6%).

University of Southern Indiana is Ranked #2,401 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Southern Indiana is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Southern Indiana #2401 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Southern Indiana by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Southern Indiana Diversity Guide.

University of Southern Indiana Competes in the NCAA

University of Southern Indiana has a total of 307 student athletes, 177 men and 130 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Southern Indiana Athletics