Vincennes University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 3,657 students.
About This School
Vincennes University is a public institution located in Vincennes, Indiana with approximately 3,657 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,225 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $36,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Vincennes University (VU) is a public college with its main campus in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1801 as Jefferson Academy, VU is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Indiana. It was chartered in 1806 as the Indiana Territory's four-year university and remained the state of Indiana's sole public university until the establishment of Indiana University in 1820. VU was rechartered as a two-year university in 1889 and began offering bachelor's degrees in 2005.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low average net price of around $10,200/year and modest median debt of $9,227 make this one of the more affordable options you'll find, which matters. However, the 35% graduation rate and 52% freshman retention rate are real warning signs — most students who start here don't finish — so if you choose Vincennes, go in with a clear plan and strong support system in place.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,657 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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