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Vincennes University

#1951 in US ranking Vincennes, IN
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,121
Tuition & fees
$7,126
Avg. aid
$8,960
Receiving aid
88%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$47,928
1 yr after graduation

What does Vincennes University offer in terms of athletics?

Vincennes University's Trailblazers compete in intercollegiate athletics through the National Junior College Athletic Association, rather than the NCAA. Reported sports offerings include basketball, baseball, volleyball, bowling, golf, cross-country running, and track and field; the current varsity roster and teams for a given season should be checked individually.

Varsity participation usually involves team selection, eligibility rules, and a substantial time commitment. It is different from recreational exercise or informal sports with friends. Students interested primarily in fitness should look at the facilities and activities available at their campus, while prospective recruits should ask the athletics department about the team, eligibility, and any financial assistance that may apply.

What student groups and Associations are available at Vincennes University?

Vincennes University offers student involvement through organizations and student-led activities in addition to classes and varsity sports. Opportunities may include student government, academic or career-interest groups, and performing or student-media activities.

VU reports a student-run newspaper, radio and television opportunities, theater activity, and choral groups. These can provide a practical way to meet peers or develop a portfolio, but participation requirements differ. Because organizations can become inactive or change advisers from year to year, the current recognized-organization directory is the appropriate place to confirm whether a particular club is meeting and how to join.

Who studies at Vincennes University?

Vincennes University reported total enrollment of 19,795 students in the supplied 2024-25 institutional figures. That institution-wide count should not be mistaken for the number of adults attending the residential Vincennes campus: VU's early-college activity contributes substantially to enrollment.

The age figures illustrate that distinction, listing 14,152 enrolled students under 18. Among reported student origins, 81% were Indiana residents, 15% came from other U.S. states, and 4% came from other countries. The institution also reported 1,292 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 192 transfer-in students. These measures describe different groups; adding them or treating an institution-wide percentage as a portrait of one campus would be misleading.

How does student life look like at Vincennes University?

Student life at Vincennes University depends heavily on whether a student lives in Vincennes, commutes, studies at another site, or participates through an early-college or online program. Residential students have more immediate access to main-campus activities, while commuters may need to plan around class and work schedules.

Classes, student activities, media and performing arts, recreation, and campus support services offer ways to connect outside a major. For a new student, orientation and academic advising are particularly useful for learning where to get tutoring, resolve a scheduling problem, or find an appropriate campus contact. The experience should not be inferred from institution-wide enrollment alone, since that figure encompasses several kinds of VU learners.

What libraries are available to students at Vincennes University?

Vincennes University students have access to library and learning resources for coursework and research, including study space and help locating academic materials. Library services are relevant to online students as well as those who can visit the main campus, although access to particular physical spaces depends on location and hours.

Reported library features include reservable study rooms; round-the-clock study space is not reported. Students planning substantial research should check the current library site for database access, research assistance, borrowing rules, and remote-login instructions. Published library hours are especially important for students whose jobs or travel make evening study their main option.

Vincennes University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

19795

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

1124

Veterans affair office

No

Vincennes University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 19,795

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 4,130
Part-time: 15,665

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 520
Men: 604

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 327
Black or African American: 315
White: 2,833
American Indian or Alaska Native: 9
Asian: 42
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 6
Two or more races: 125
Unknown: 34

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.