- VU is a public, two-year, comprehensive, community college that features a full-service student residential environment. Our primary mission is to provide associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of academic and occupational majors leading to entry to a four-year university or to the workforce.
School Highlights
Vincennes University serves 16,389 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 85%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 16,389 students
- In-state tuition: $5,396
- Out-state tuition: $12,730
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Vincennes University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,044 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vincennes University
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
1,044 staff
119 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Vincennes University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Vincennes University diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,389 students
3,848 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
4,099 students
1,083 students
# Part-Time Students
12,290 students
2,765 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
818 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,099 students
1,152 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,290 students
93 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,802 students
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
24%
7%
% White
3%
15%
% Hawaiian
59%
31%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
35%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3022%
0.6798%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,396 is more than the state average of $3,695. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,730 is more than the state average of $7,846. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,396
$3,695
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,730
$7,846
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,596
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,901
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
485
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1801, VU is now embarking on its third century of providing top quality education. VU is Indiana's first college and is one of the oldest in America. It is the birthplace of one of the nation's first two-year institutions of higher learning. Founded by U.S. President William Henry Harrison,VU is located in Indiana's first city, Vincennes, once the capital of the vast Indiana Territory. The modern, 120-acre Vincennes campus is surrounded by historical treasures, such as Harrison's frontier mansion, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park--site of an American Revolutionary War battle--and the legendary Wabash River. A few steps away, you will find one of the most modern campuses in the state--currently undergoing the largest building expansion in history. Opening this year is VU's new Donald G. Bell Student Recreation Center and the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. Situated on the banks of the Wabash River, the 100-acre VU campus includes more than 30 modern buildings featuring red-brick construction consistent with the first campus building, the 1803 home of VU's founder, William Henry Harrison. The Harrison mansion is open for tours. The campus also features red-brick walkways, abundant landscaping, and easy access to the legendary Wabash River and the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. In addition to our 173-acre, residential campus in Vincennes, we also have a campus in Jasper, an Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis, and an American Sign Language program at the Indiana School for the Deaf. We also offer classes on military bases across the country. In 2001-2002, VU conferred some 1,250 degrees in Arts, Science, and Applied Science, plus Certificates of Graduation and Certificates of Program Completion. VU students come from all 92 Indiana counties, 25 other states and 34 foreign countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vincennes University cost?
Vincennes University's tuition is approximately $5,396 for In-State students and $12,730 for Out-State students.
What schools are Vincennes University often compared to?
Vincennes Universityis often viewed alongside schools like Ivy Tech Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Vincennes University's ranking?
Vincennes University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Largest student body.
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