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
21
Average class size
37%
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
136
10-19
330
20-29
347
30-39
69
40-49
22
50-99
17
100+
7

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:

75%
First-year retention rate
37%
4-year grad rate
48%
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:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
46.8
59.04
71.28
83.52
95.76
108

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 36
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Biophysics 1
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 108
  • Finance, General 39
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 38
  • Accounting 34
  • Finance, General 5
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication
  • Advertising 20
  • Radio and Television 9
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 8
  • Journalism 3
  • Advertising 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 25
  • Computer Science 22
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 44
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 8
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 4
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 33
  • Civil Engineering, General 17
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 13
  • Engineering, General 5
  • Manufacturing Engineering 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 13
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 10
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 79
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 62
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 42
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 28
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 23
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 22
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 15
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 11
  • Medical Informatics 6
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 0
History
  • History, General 21
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 29
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 57
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Statistics, General 1
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 6
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 2
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 52
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 18
  • Physical Fitness Technician 9
  • Physical Fitness Technician 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 81
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 51
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 15
  • Economics, General 10
  • Anthropology, General 10
  • Sociology, General 6
  • International Relations and Affairs 5
  • Economics, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 34
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
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