Campus of University of Evansville

    University of Evansville

    Evansville, IN, United States

    University of Evansville's acceptance rate is 77.6% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 3,661 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Evansville, IN, with 1,539 students. The average net price after grants is $18,984 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 68.5%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $58,943.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division I

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    University of Evansville acceptance rate

    Acceptance rate: 77.6% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 2,744 of 3,661 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 520–630, SAT Math 530–620, ACT 22–29. Admissions details

    What we know

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Admit rate
    77.6%

    Near the national median

    National median 77.3%

    Avg. net price
    $18,984
    per year, after aid

    Near the national median

    National median $16,403

    Graduation rate
    68.5%
    within six years

    Higher than 82% of colleges

    National median 46%

    Median earnings
    $58,943
    10 years after entry

    Higher than 70% of colleges

    National median $50,155

    Students
    1,539

    Near the national median

    National median 1,603

    University of EvansvilleMiddle half of collegesNational median

    Religious affiliation: United Methodist(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)

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    Admissions

    University of Evansville admitted 77.6% of 3,661 applicants.

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    1. Applicants3,661

      77.6% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted2,744

      11.9% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)327
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

    Middle 50% test scores

    SAT Reading & Writing
    520–630
    200800
    SAT Math
    530–620
    200800
    ACT Composite
    22–29
    136
    The band runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of first-year students who submitted scores, drawn on each test's full scale.
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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Average net price

    $18,984

    What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $46,014
    Average net price
    $18,984
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    30.1%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Outcomes

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    68.5%

    Graduation rate

    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time

    83.3%

    First-year retention

    Students who return for a second year

    Median earnings

    $58,943

    Former students who received federal aid

    Graduate earnings by major at University of Evansville

    Programs at University of Evansville

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025

    Bachelor's majors where University of Evansville is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.

    Kinesiology and exercise science

    Ranked #67 of 459 for value

    Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 36 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $63,830
    Ranked-college median: $53,707
    Median debt
    $23,292
    Ranked-college median: $21,500
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    Nursing

    Ranked #521 of 686 for value

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 26 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $80,773
    Ranked-college median: $85,171
    Median debt
    $27,000
    Ranked-college median: $20,938
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    Business

    Ranked #728 of 986 for value

    Business Administration, Management and Operations · 25 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $53,964
    Ranked-college median: $64,860
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    University of Evansville rankings by major, with the score behind each rank

    Academics

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Total students

    1,539

    Academic calendar

    Semester

    Carnegie classification

    Master's university

    A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs.

    Location & details

    Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.

    University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN, United States

    Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.

    Campus

    University of Evansville

    Evansville, IN, United States

    • Private nonprofit
    • Master's university

    Midsize city

    Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.

    1. City (this campus)
    2. Suburb
    3. Town
    4. Rural

    Nearest major cityLouisville, KY · about 98 mi

    In the city250 mi

    Calendar
    Semester

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    Special features

    What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.

    CollegesRef editorial

    Cost & aid

    Affordable

    Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.

    Average net price $18,984 a year after aid

    Athletics

    NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.

    1. D-INCAA Division I (this college)
    2. D-IINCAA Division II
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

    Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.

    Mission & community

    Methodist

    Affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

    CollegesRef editorial tag

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the University of Evansville acceptance rate for 2026?

    University of Evansville admitted 77.6% of 3,661 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

    How much is University of Evansville tuition?

    Tuition at University of Evansville is $46,014 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $18,984 a year.

    What is the average net price at University of Evansville?

    The average net price at University of Evansville, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $18,984 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

    What is the graduation rate at University of Evansville?

    68.5% of first-time, full-time students at University of Evansville graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

    What colleges are similar to University of Evansville?

    The closest matches are DePauw University, University of Indianapolis, and Grace College and Theological Seminary, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

    Sources

    Last checked Nov 3, 2026

    Admissions
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Cost
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Outcomes
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Enrollment
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

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