Vincennes University

1002 N First St
Vincennes, IN 47591
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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
This chart displays total faculty of Vincennes University and community college average number of faculty in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
25:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,099 students
1,083 students
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# Part-Time Students
12,290 students
2,765 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Vincennes University and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Vincennes University.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Indiana.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
818 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,099 students
1,152 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Vincennes University and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# 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
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vincennes University and the percentage of Asian community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vincennes University and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
24%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vincennes University and the percentage of Black community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vincennes University and the percentage of White community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Vincennes University and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Vincennes University and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Vincennes University and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Unknown races students in Vincennes University and the percentage of Unknown races community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vincennes University.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Vincennes University and the community college average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Vincennes University and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Indiana by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Vincennes University and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,730
$7,846
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Vincennes University and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Vincennes University and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,596
$12,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Vincennes University and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,901
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Vincennes University and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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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)

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Did You Know?

For Indiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,695 per year for in-state students and $7,846 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,044 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Indiana is Ross Medical Education Center-Granger. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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