Vincennes University: Statistics

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#4005 of 14,131 In the World
#1120 of 2,597 In North America
#1048 of 2,496 In the United States
#25 of 55 In Indiana
#1427 of 2,170 For Art History
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
100%
Aid receiving
93%
Undergraduates
18,438
Male:Female Ratio
49:51
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
www.vinu.edu

Vincennes University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Vincennes University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

1,645 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

967 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

Vincennes University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 11909 (65%)
Hispanic 2680 (15%)
Black or African American 2032 (11%)
Two or more races 754 (4%)
Asian 561 (3%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 247 (1%)
Nonresident Alien 124 (0.7%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 66 (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 25 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$8,681
Students receiving aid
93%

Tuition and fees

Undergraduates
Tuition in-district $6,330
Tuition in-state $6,330
Tuition out-of-state $15,733
Fee in-district $556
Fee in-state $556
Fee out-of-state $556

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,313
Combined charge for room and board $12,708

Vincennes University majors

Vincennes University has granted 169 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Vincennes University.

Major Associate Bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 533
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 84
Industrial Technology & Technician 62
Securities Services Administration & Management 48
Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician 43
Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician 42
Automation Engineer Technology & Technician 39
Business Administration and Management, General 39
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 39
Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 31
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician 31
Business & Commerce, General 30
Behavioral Sciences 28
Criminal Justice & Police Science 28
Electrician 23
Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 21
Natural Resources & Conservation, General 21
Elementary Education and Teaching 20
Physical Therapy Assistant 19
Tool and Die Technology & Technician 19
Agricultural Business and Management, General 18
Social Work 18
Culinary Arts & Chef Training 17
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 17
Information Technology 17
Welding Technology & Welder 17
Building & Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 14
Engineering Science 14
Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician 14
Surveying Technology & Surveying 14
Pharmacy Technician & Assistant 12
Computer Science 11
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician 11
Recording Arts Technology & Technician 11
Special Education and Teaching, General 11
Fire Science & Fire-fighting 10
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 10
American Sign Language (ASL) 9
Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician 9
Chemistry, Other 9
Environmental Studies 9
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 7
Computer Programming & Programmer, General 7
Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General 6
Art & Art Studies, General 6
Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician 6
Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician 6
Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General 5
Design and Applied Arts, Other 5
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General 5
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 5
Public Relations & Image Management 5
Surgical Technology & Technologist 5
Child Care and Support Services Management 4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 4
Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping 3
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD 3
Carpentry & Carpenter 3
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician 3
History, General 3
Legal Assistant & Paralegal 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD & CADD 3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Music, General 2
Occupational Therapy & Therapist 2
Commercial and Advertising Art 1
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Fashion Merchandising 1
Hotel & Motel Administration & Management 1
Pre-Law Studies 1
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
Grand Total 1,427 169

Vincennes University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 35% 36% 33%
  • Full-time retention rate - 52%

Publications & Citations

Vincennes University has published 1,296 scientific papers with 4,123 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Computer Science, Art & Design, Environmental Science, Engineering, Sociology, and Law.

Publications
1,296
Citations
4,123

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
979 / 2,837
Philosophy
811 / 2,341
Political Science
266 / 823
History
216 / 469
Computer Science
202 / 2,219
Art & Design
194 / 540
Environmental Science
184 / 618
Engineering
158 / 993
Sociology
144 / 627
Law
138 / 675
Linguistics
138 / 1,186
Biology
136 / 1,358
Physics
125 / 387
Geography and Cartography
119 / 346
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
111 / 1,298
Medicine
106 / 1,221
Literature
98 / 154
Archaeology
87 / 276
Art History
86 / 67
Chemistry
81 / 910
Psychology
80 / 960
Fashion Design
72 / 141
Business
67 / 292
Geology
65 / 311
Quantum and Particle physics
51 / 202
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
49 / 99
Mathematics
47 / 526
Computational Linguistics
47 / 559
Genetics
46 / 702
Ecology
41 / 167
Economics
41 / 354
Materials Science
39 / 142
Aesthetics
38 / 34
Biochemistry
38 / 495
Paleontology
36 / 193
Social Psychology
32 / 261
Pathology
32 / 664
Surgery
28 / 580
Classics and Ancient History
27 / 139
Astrophysics and Astronomy
25 / 30

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 3 5
1993 7 3
1994 1 10
1995 4 18
1996 1 39
1997 3 17
1998 1 19
1999 7 16
2000 7 13
2001 6 16
2002 6 36
2003 42 35
2004 33 45
2005 35 44
2006 19 77
2007 44 87
2008 49 89
2009 34 96
2010 43 115
2011 39 107
2012 54 117
2013 53 140
2014 72 184
2015 56 182
2016 58 154
2017 63 187
2018 68 247
2019 39 321
2020 68 304
2021 48 345
2022 85 225
2023 58 365
2024 86 325
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Vincennes University alumni

  1. John Mellencamp

    John Mellencamp
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1951-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    recording artistsingerfilm directorrecord producercomposer
    Biography

    John J. Mellencamp, previously known as Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his brand of heartland rock, which emphasizes traditional instrumentation. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, followed by an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018.

  2. Bob McAdoo

    Bob McAdoo
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1951-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    basketball coachbasketball player
    Biography

    Robert Allen McAdoo Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was a five-time NBA All-Star and named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1975. He won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during their Showtime era in the 1980s. In 2000, McAdoo was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

  3. Shawn Marion

    Shawn Marion
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1978-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    basketball playerreality television participant
    Biography

    Shawn Dwayne Marion is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Marion finished his career as a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time member of the All-NBA Team and a one-time NBA champion, helping the Dallas Mavericks win their maiden title in 2011. Nicknamed "The Matrix" by former NBA player Kenny Smith during the preseason of his rookie year, he was widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in the league because of his athleticism and ability to play and defend many positions. He was also known for his unorthodox shooting form.

  4. Carl Landry

    Carl Landry
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1983-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Carl Christopher Landry is an American former professional basketball player. The 6-foot-9-inch (2.06 m), all-conference power forward played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers from 2004 to 2007. He is the older brother of Marcus Landry.

All 19 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names VU
Founded 1801
Academic calendar Semesters
Total FTE staff 953
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant

Location and contacts

Address 1002 N First St
Vincennes, Indiana, 47591
United States
City population 17,000
Phone 8128888888

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