Ronald S. Rochon President | University of Southern Indiana
Ronald S. Rochon President | University of Southern Indiana
Of the six institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including University of Southern Indiana and University of Evansville.
At least 8,674 people applied to Vanderburgh County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 11,488 students enrolled in the universities, including 9,365 in undergraduate and 2,123 in graduate programs. Only 3.7% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (81.6%) and Black or African American (4.8%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Southern Indiana stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 9,178 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville in Vanderburgh County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville | -- | -- | -- |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville | -- | -- | 160 |
| University of Evansville | 4,397 | 3,342 | 2,017 |
| Rogers Academy of Hair Design | -- | -- | 93 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville | -- | -- | 40 |
| University of Southern Indiana | 4,277 | 4,020 | 9,178 |
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