University of Evansville

University of Evansville is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Evansville, Indiana. Aces was founded in 1854 and now enrolls around 2,516 students a year, including 2,342 undergrads. Aces offers housing for up to 1,599 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 85% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Aces! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Aces's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Aces students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Aces has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Aces has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Aces on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Aces on the Student Life page.

Is Aces a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Aces offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Aces Acceptance Rate 2018

It is moderately difficult to get into Aces. Around 70% of applicants get into Aces each year. Last year, 3,825 students applied to Aces and 2,676 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Aces

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 84% of students who start at Aces return the next year. Around 73% of students who started at Aces earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Aces Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 65% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Aces grads is $47,750 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Aces's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2018, the total market value of the school endowment was $127.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $11,476 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Aces

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Aces meets 84.94% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $36,912 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $33,036 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Aces. Based on this information, how does Aces sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Aces a good school for you?

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Where is Aces?

Aces is located in the urban setting of Evansville, Indiana.

If you want to see Aces for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 64 to Evansville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Evansville Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Aces and Evansville are like without leaving home.

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