University of Southern Indiana
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How strong are the academics at University of Southern Indiana?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
38%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Southern Indiana has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
171
10-19
363
20-29
332
30-39
65
40-49
20
50-99
18
100+
4

Honors Programs

University of Southern Indiana has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Southern Indiana's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Southern Indiana:

69%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Southern Indiana's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
54
66
78
90
102
114

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34
  • Biochemistry 13
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 105
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 54
  • Accounting 39
  • Finance, General 37
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication
  • Advertising 14
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
  • Radio and Television 5
  • Journalism 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 27
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 19
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 44
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 9
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 18
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 17
  • Civil Engineering, General 16
  • Manufacturing Engineering 4
  • Engineering, General 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 5
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 25
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 12
  • German Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 114
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 78
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 64
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 36
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 25
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 15
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10
  • Medical Informatics 7
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 0
History
  • History, General 13
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 41
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 45
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 13
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 9
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 6
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 45
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17
  • Physical Fitness Technician 10
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 76
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 45
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Economics, General 10
  • International Relations and Affairs 5
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Anthropology, General 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 45
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8

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