University of Southern Indiana

University of Southern Indiana is a public university in Evansville, Indiana, serving students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Founded in 1965, the institution has grown from a regional campus into a comprehensive university with more than 9,000 students and a 1,400-acre campus in southwestern Indiana. Its academic structure includes colleges focused on liberal arts, business, education and human services, nursing and health professions, and science, engineering, and education, alongside graduate studies and other specialized offerings.

The university’s work centers on teaching, research, and public service for the southern Indiana region while also enrolling students from beyond the state. A major recent expansion is the USI School of Medicine, created after Indiana authorized the university in 2022 to offer the Doctor of Medicine degree; the school welcomed its inaugural class in 2024. USI also operates notable access and affordability initiatives, including the 21st Century Scholars program for eligible Indiana students and a broad scholarship and financial aid system that supports first-time students, transfer students, graduate students, and adult learners.