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The University of Southern Indiana, or USI, is a public university located in Evansville, Indiana, United Statea. It was founded in the year 1965. The campus is spread across an area of 300 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. USI is organized into the following academic divisions:
USI’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Screaming Eagles. The university’s athletics department is a member of the NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
The main campus of University Of Southern Indiana is in Evansville, IN (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public school. University Of Southern Indiana offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. University Of Southern Indiana students most commonly major in a field related to media, art studies, medical administration, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, University Of Southern Indiana had 9,939 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at University Of Southern Indiana belong to the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
General Phone: (812) 464-8600
http://www.usi.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 300 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, MIS, entrepreneurship |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 197 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 196 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, special education, business teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 168 | English, sociology, history, liberal arts and sciences, political science, social services, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 123 | radiographer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Media | 115 | advertising, radio and television, mass communication, journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 110 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant, exercise science, nutrition sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 109 | clinical social work, psychology |
| Medical Administration | 81 | health care administration |
| Family and Social Work | 61 | social work, public administration |
| Science | 51 | biology, chemistry, geology, biological and physical sciences, biophysics |
| Art Studies | 47 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Southern Indiana in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,216 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 257 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 123 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Southern Indiana had a total enrollment of 9,939 students (8,632 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 73% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 93% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
University Of Southern Indiana offers campus housing for 3,044 of its 8,632 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Evansville, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,125 | 4,521 | 88% | 2,104 | 47% |
| Men | 2,016 | 1,748 | 87% | 850 | 49% |
| Women | 3,109 | 2,773 | 89% | 1,254 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,709 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,946 |
| Room and board | $ 6,648 |
| Room charge | $ 3,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,298 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,556 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Southern Indiana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 180800)
University Of Southern Indiana has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 73 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $82,323 | 3 | $82,902 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $60,780 | 7 | $62,374 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $55,348 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $71,128 | 21 | $64,479 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $81,126 | 12 | $73,472 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $63,426 | 26 | $61,365 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $56,810 | 49 | $53,513 |
| Instructor | academic year | 33 | $44,434 | 63 | $45,713 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 144 | $60,648 | 150 | $53,195 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 67 | 144 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 40 | 73 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Southern Indiana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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