Vincennes

Vincennes University

Vincennes
#2856 / #756
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Public university with its main campus in Vincennes, Indiana

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About Vincennes University

According to Wikipedia, Vincennes University is a public college with its main campus in Vincennes, Indiana. Founded in 1801 as Jefferson Academy, VU is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Indiana. VU was chartered in 1806 as the Indiana Territory's four-year university and remained the state of Indiana's sole publicly funded four-year university until the establishment of Indiana University in 1820. In 1889, VU was chartered by the State of Indiana as a two-year university. From 1999 to 2005, Vincennes University was in a state-mandated partnership with Ivy Tech State College . In 2005, VU began offering baccalaureate degrees.

Vincennes University's Online Degrees

Vincennes University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
33%

How Much Does Vincennes University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$6,116$538

How Much Do Vincennes University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Vincennes University, then you can expect to earn an average of $36,300 per year. You also have a 87% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Vincennes University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
18,64918,649

Where is Vincennes University?

Vincennes University is located at 1002 N First St, Vincennes IN 47591

How Safe is Vincennes University?

Vincennes has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Vincennes University Known For?

Vincennes University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Vincennes University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Criminal Justice
#294
World Rank
#298
Historical Rank
#173
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Education
#1706
World Rank
#1710
Historical Rank
#402
USA Rank
education Degrees
Engineering
#2825
World Rank
#2839
Historical Rank
#472
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Communications
#1752
World Rank
#1782
Historical Rank
#482
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Business
#1811
World Rank
#1812
Historical Rank
#501
USA Rank
business Degrees
Law
#2022
World Rank
#2031
Historical Rank
#581
USA Rank
Literature
#1789
World Rank
#1849
Historical Rank
#588
USA Rank
literature Degrees
History
#1783
World Rank
#1796
Historical Rank
#601
USA Rank
history Degrees
Biology
#2753
World Rank
#2611
Historical Rank
#634
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Computer Science
#3250
World Rank
#3261
Historical Rank
#722
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Chemistry
#3396
World Rank
#3410
Historical Rank
#752
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Social Work
#1925
World Rank
#1926
Historical Rank
#794
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Medical
#3099
World Rank
#3102
Historical Rank
#880
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Nursing
#2694
World Rank
#2694
Historical Rank
#1052
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Philosophy
#5369
World Rank
#5400
Historical Rank
#1604
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Psychology
#4914
World Rank
#4925
Historical Rank
#1890
USA Rank
psychology Degrees

Who Are Vincennes University's Most Influential Alumni?

Vincennes University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Education, and Communications. Here are some of Vincennes University's most famous alumni:

John Mellencamp
An American singer-songwriter.
Bob McAdoo
An American professional basketball player.
Shawn Marion
Shawn Marion
An American basketball player.
Maurice Cole Tanquary
Maurice Cole Tanquary
An American entomologist.
Carl Landry
Carl Landry
An American basketball player.
Max Mapes Ellis
An American ichthyologist.
Eric Williams
An American basketball player.
Rickey Green
Rickey Green
An American basketball player.

Who Are Vincennes University's Most Influential Faculty?