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The main campus of Vincennes University is in Vincennes, Indiana (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Vincennes University offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Vincennes University students most commonly major in a field related to conservation and resource management.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Vincennes University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 9,672 enrolled students.
Vincennes University makes available a lot of student housing.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Vincennes University
1002 N First St
Vincennes, IN 47591
General Phone: (812) 888-8888
Admissions Phone: (812) 888-4313
Financial Aid Phone: (812) 888-4361
http://www.vinu.edu
Vincennes University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 350 | liberal arts and sciences, foreign languages and literature, liberal arts and humanities, social studies, foreign language and literature, political science, history, social services, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 127 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 105 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention, corrections, corrections and criminal justice, forensic science, fire protection |
| Business And Management | 85 | business management, business, accounting technology, business administration, marketing, finance, banking, merchandising and sales, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 79 | electronics tech, robotics tech, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, laser/optical tech, electrical/electronic tech, metallurgical tech, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 63 | diesel mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, electrical maintenance and repair, avionics maintenance |
| Production Trades | 51 | tool and die tech, welding, precision metal working, furniture design, woodworking courses, sheet metal tech |
| Transportation | 50 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, substance abuse counseling, art therapy, massage therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer networking, webmastering, computer programming, computer and info science, web design, data processing tech, computer support, computer applications programming, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 41 | conservation |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 39 | surgical tech, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical coding, veterinary assistant |
| Media | 37 | radio and TV tech, printing equipment operation, recording arts tech, communications tech courses, digital communications |
| Construction Trades | 30 | building inspection and management, construction, property management, carpentry, plumbing, building inspector, pipefitting, electrician |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | education, teacher aide, science teaching, math teaching, special ed |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry, business support services |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | medical records tech, medical office assistant, medical transcription, health care administration |
| Science | 25 | physical sciences, biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | family and consumer science, social work, child care provider, human services |
| Hospitality | 21 | hospitality management, hotel management, hospitality administration, resort management |
| Design | 17 | design and applied arts, graphic design |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 14 | funeral and mortuary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 13 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 13 | agricultural management |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant, pre-law, legal support |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation studies, rehabilitation, health and fitness, assistive and rehabiliation engineering, parks and recreation management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 3 | cosmetology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | dance courses, stagecraft |
| Engineering | 0 | manufacturing engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Vincennes University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,228 | 91 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 127 | 65 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 42 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 6 |
In 2005, Vincennes University had a total enrollment of 9,672 students (6,918 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 85% |
| Washington | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Vincennes University offers campus housing for 2,215 of its 6,918 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Vincennes, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (812) 888-4313
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,558 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,388 |
| Room and board | $ 6,076 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Vincennes University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 184300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (812) 888-4361
Vincennes University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $58,340 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 78 | $58,008 | 70 | $54,085 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $51,137 | 12 | $46,798 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $44,221 | 16 | $38,423 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $39,206 | 3 | $28,950 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $35,473 | 5 | $41,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $51,766 | 106 | $49,567 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 21 | 104 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Track | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 13 | 42 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Computer Science
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, Other
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Services, General
Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Resort Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Support Services, Other
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabiliation Engineering
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Precision Metal Working, Other
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Woodworking, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vincennes University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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