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Vincennes University (VU)
- 1002 N First St
- Vincennes, IN 47591
- OPEID College Code: 00184300
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- General Phone: (812) 888-8888
- President: Dr. Richard Helton
- Website: www.vinu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 10,750
- College Alias: VU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Vincennes University, Indiana's first college, is the State's premier transfer institution and leader in innovative career programming. The VU community ensures educational access, delivers proven associate and baccalaureate programs, and offers cultural opportunities and community services in a diverse, student-centered, collegiate environment.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - VU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public 2-Year Colleges Under 4-Year Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 38% | 27% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,817 | $2,849 | $2,379 | $1,738 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| Number in Default | 249 | 201 | 200 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,689 | 2,363 | 2,233 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,974 | $3,747 | $3,558 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,386 | $8,856 | $8,388 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,764 | $6,434 | $6,076 |
| Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,764 | $6,434 | $6,076 |
| Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,438 | $13,781 | $13,134 |
| Out of State | $19,850 | $18,890 | $17,964 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,438 | $13,781 | $13,134 |
| Out of State | $19,850 | $18,890 | $17,964 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,674 | $7,347 | $7,058 |
| Out of State | $13,086 | $12,456 | $11,888 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,750 Undergraduate: 10,750
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,907 Female: 4,843
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,907 Female: 4,843
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,081 Part-Time: 5,669
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,081 Part-Time: 5,669
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 72 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 33 | 0.3% |
| Black | 784 | 7% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 2% |
| White | 8,303 | 77% |
| Unknown | 1,295 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,515 | 14% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,107 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,932 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,014 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 976 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 570 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 505 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 629 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 274 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 25 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 203 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,771 | 821 | 950 |
| Faculty Status | 916 | 316 | 600 |
| Tenured Faculty | 201 | 198 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 877 | 278 | 599 |
| Primarily Instruction | 877 | 278 | 599 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 248 | 221 | 27 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 629 | 305 | 324 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 305 | 130 | 175 |
| Skilled Crafts | 31 | 31 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 163 | 95 | 68 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,216 (248) | $55,999 (143) | $54,149 (105) |
| Professor | $61,630 (129) | $63,767 (66) | $59,392 (63) |
| Associate Professor | $52,905 (49) | $53,812 (32) | $51,199 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,644 (47) | $47,896 (24) | $43,295 (23) |
| Instructor | $43,725 (23) | $44,182 (21) | $38,922 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,378 (5) | $70,786 (3) | $72,267 (2) |
| Professor | $81,640 (2) | $82,680 (1) | $80,600 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $65,806 (2) | $67,678 (1) | $63,934 (1) |
| Instructor | $62,000 (1) | $62,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,279 (253) | $56,039 (146) | $54,242 (107) |
| Professor | $61,709 (131) | $63,825 (67) | $59,494 (64) |
| Associate Professor | $52,942 (51) | $53,859 (33) | $51,260 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,644 (47) | $47,896 (24) | $43,295 (23) |
| Instructor | $44,017 (24) | $44,480 (22) | $38,922 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $805,997 | $537,672 | $268,325 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 181 | 151 | 30 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 181 | 151 | 30 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 70 | 65 | 5 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Tennis | 10 | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Bowling | 14 | 14 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,003 | $14,377 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,600 | $4,900 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 5% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White | 26% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 23 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | 76 | 78 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 17 | 18 |
| Liquor Related | 34 | 37 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 17 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 17 |
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