University of Evansville

What is the history of University of Evansville?

The University of Evansville is a private university with roots in Moores Hill College, founded in Indiana in 1854. The institution moved to Evansville in 1919, became Evansville College, and later adopted its current university name.

Those changes help explain its present identity: a university offering liberal arts, professional, and graduate study rather than a college serving only its original community. Another defining development was its establishment of Harlaxton College in England as a study-abroad location. The university retains an affiliation with the United Methodist Church.

What are the faculties and departments at University of Evansville?

The University of Evansville organizes its academic programs across the arts and sciences, business, engineering and computer science, education, and health-related fields. Its named academic units include the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences, the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Students can pursue subjects ranging from biology, psychology, writing, and theater to accounting, mechanical engineering, education, nursing, and other health professions. UE offers bachelor's degrees as well as selected graduate and professional programs; requirements and admission procedures can differ substantially between them. Applicants considering a licensed profession, such as nursing or physical therapy, should examine that program's clinical, progression, and accreditation requirements separately from general university admission.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 7 to 1. That institution-wide measure describes enrollment relative to faculty; it does not mean every class has seven students or that every major offers the same access to courses.

What is the location of University of Evansville?

The University of Evansville's main campus is in Evansville, Indiana, at 1800 Lincoln Avenue. Evansville is a southwestern Indiana city on the Ohio River, and the campus has a city setting rather than a remote rural one.

Students can reach local employers, health-care facilities, and community organizations, although the convenience of a particular placement depends on its location and available transportation. Campus housing and parking are both relevant options: first-year students may register a car, while a substantial share of students commute. Evansville Regional Airport is the nearest commercial airport for students traveling farther afield. UE's Harlaxton location in England serves a different purpose - international study - and should not be confused with the Evansville campus when comparing everyday costs and services.

What is the mission and vision of University of Evansville?

UE states that its educational mission is to help students think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully in a changing world. Its stated priorities connect academic study with practical experience, civic engagement, and international learning; these are institutional aims, not measures of what every student experiences.

The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Prospective students who want to understand how that affiliation affects campus activities or particular programs should distinguish the institution's history and stated values from the requirements of an individual degree.