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Vincennes University, or VU, is a public university located in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. It was established in 1801 as Jefferson Academy. It is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Indiana. Vincennes University offers a varied set of majors that are focused on careers in teaching and industry. VU is also the only college in the nation that offers a Bowling Management and Technology program.
VU’s sports teams are nicknamed the Trailblazers in honor of its heritage. The university is a member of the NJCAA. The VU Trailblazers participate in various sports such as basketball, baseball, bowling, golf, cross country, tennis, volleyball, swimming & diving, and track & field. Its bowling team has won over 20 NJCAA national championships.
The main campus of Vincennes University is in Vincennes, IN (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Vincennes University offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of 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 2007-2008, the school had 10,750 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Vincennes University, Indiana's first college, is the State's premier transfer institution and leader in innovative career programming. The VU community ensures educational access, delivers proven associate and baccalaureate programs, and offers cultural opportunities and community services in a diverse, student-centered, collegiate environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Vincennes University
1002 N First St
Vincennes, IN 47591
General Phone: (812) 888-8888
http://www.vinu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 378 | liberal arts and sciences, American Sign Language, history, English, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, foreign language and literature, anthropology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 160 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 113 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security services management, security and loss prevention, corrections and criminal justice, corrections |
| Engineering Technician | 105 | electronics tech, manufacturing tech, surveying tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, industrial tech, civil engineering tech, engineering technology, ... |
| Business and Management | 84 | business management, business, accounting technology, accounting and management, fashion merchandising, human resources, entrepreneurship, finance, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 54 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant, psychology, behavioral sciences, substance abuse counseling, art therapy |
| Mechanics and Repair | 46 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, avionics maintenance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | pharmacy tech, surgical tech, medical coding, radiation therapist, pre-pharmacy, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist, ophthalmic support services |
| Production Trades | 41 | tool and die tech, welding, precision metal working, furniture design, woodworking courses, sheet metal tech |
| Media | 39 | radio and TV tech, recording arts tech, printing equipment operation, public relations, communications tech courses, journalism, photojournalism |
| Transportation | 36 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 33 | conservation |
| Construction Trades | 31 | building inspection and management, property management, construction |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 28 | computer networking, computer programming, web design, computer and info science, computer services management, webmastering, computer support, computer science, ... |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 27 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical records tech, health care administration, medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Office and Administration | 22 | administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 22 | agricultural management, agriculture, food science |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | social work, child care management, child care provider, human services, family and consumer science |
| Hospitality | 13 | hotel management, hospitality management |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | elementary school teaching, art education, teacher aide, early childhood education, physical education teaching, special ed, science teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Science | 10 | biology, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences, physical sciences, biotechnology, geology, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, dietitian, health and physical education |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 8 | funeral and mortuary |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | applied horticulture |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | theatre design, drama, dance courses |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-dentistry, pre-med, pre-veterinary |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Engineering | 2 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, bioengineering, civil engineering |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Vincennes University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,201 | 123 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 93 | 37 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 76 | 22 |
| Bachelor's degree | 24 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Vincennes University had a total enrollment of 10,750 students (7,803 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 79% |
| Florida | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Vincennes University offers campus housing for 2,148 of its 7,803 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,404 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,132 |
| Room and board | $ 7,034 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Vincennes University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 184300)
Vincennes University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $73,177 | 3 | $61,625 |
*: 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 | 63 | $63,605 | 58 | $60,304 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $55,650 | 18 | $52,599 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $46,348 | 31 | $40,508 |
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $46,395 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 142 | $55,976 | 108 | $53,154 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 96 | 37 | 133 |
| Track | 29 | 4 | 33 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 23 | 55 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
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
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/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
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
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Anthropology
Economics, General
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
Sociology
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
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
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
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Securities Services Administration/Management
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Behavioral Sciences
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
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 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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