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University of Southern Indiana
#6 in Top Public Universities in Indiana
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Evansville, IN
  • 944 reviews
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    University of Southern Indiana Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    31%
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,948/ year
    Poll
    70%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.56 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.96 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,426/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 162 responses
    • Starbucks or Cyclone Salads
      23%
    • Red Mango
      16%
    • SubConnection
      13%
    • The Loft
      11%
    • Fiesta Fuego
      10%
    • Sweet Spot
      7%
    • Simply to-go
      7%
    65%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.63 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 49 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      27%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      55%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      14%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    97%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.59 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 39 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      44%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      54%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 47 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      36%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      49%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      6%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 87 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      30%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      59%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      9%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Jazz Band, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Relay for LIfe
      24%
    • Dance Comp
      21%
    • Lip Sync
      18%
    • Club Week
      16%
    • Greek Week
      13%
    • Welcome Week
      8%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 52 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      17%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      23%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      33%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Spring Fest
      55%
    • Lil 5
      23%
    • Halloween
      14%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • None
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    9%
    Women in Sororities
    10%
    62%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.71 responses
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