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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Evansville #984 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn in the 46.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Evansville sits in the 45.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Evansville delivers consistent outcomes across its business-focused program mix, with graduates earn about $2,714 less than similar students at comparable institutions compared with similar students at peer institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Evansville #984 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 33.5 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Evansville, IN, University of Evansville enrolls roughly 1,539 undergraduates. Retention is 83.3% and the six-year graduation rate is 64.5%, reflecting solid progress toward degree completion. Where University of Evansville performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Evansville #719 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 51.5 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,762, placing University of Evansville in the 45.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $2,714 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Evansville in the 46.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's strength in Business and related fields drives these outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Evansville sits in the 14.3 percentile for access and the 52.6 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 24.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 27.5% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student body with meaningful financial need. For families weighing long-term value, the strong earnings outcomes and earnings beyond expectations relative to peer institutions help offset the higher sticker price typical of private universities.
Published cost of attendance is $57,451. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,451, middle-income families pay around $13,711, higher-income families pay approximately $24,936. Azimuth ranks University of Evansville #676 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 52.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,606; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,848. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,762, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $278 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Evansville is a private university in IN that balances affordability with strong outcomes — a good fit for students interested in business and applied fields who want a private university experience in the Midwest. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,762, placing University of Evansville in the 45.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $2,714 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Evansville in the 46.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 24.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 27.5% are first-generation — with a published cost of attendance of $24,936. Typical federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,606, projecting to manageable monthly payments under standard 10-year repayment. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 77.6% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors Business and similar applied fields — students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes.
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Published cost of attendance is $57,451. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,451, middle-income families pay around $13,711, higher-income families pay approximately $24,936.
Azimuth ranks University of Evansville #676 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 52.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,606; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,848.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,762, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $278 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Graduates of University of Evansville earn median 4-year earnings of $59,762, placing University of Evansville in the 45.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,714 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Evansville in the 46.2 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Evansville #719 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Evansville's concentration in business and professional fields.
Kinesiology is the largest program with 47 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $63,830, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 37 students earning $53,964, while Nursing and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft round out the top programs with 36 and 24 graduates respectively.
These programs anchor University of Evansville's long-term financial outcomes and reflect the institution's alignment with regional and national labor-market demand in business, accounting, and related professional disciplines.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reed College Similar quality tier (#28194 ranked) | OR | 25% | $62,927 | #28194 | Compare |
Morningside University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#28197 ranked) | IA | 71% | $55,494 | #28197 | Compare |
Clarke University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#28200 ranked) | IA | 72% | $55,396 | #28200 | Compare |
Oklahoma City University Similar quality tier (#28191 ranked) | OK | 77% | $54,655 | #28191 | Compare |
Universidad Central De Bayamon Similar quality tier (#28190 ranked) | PR | 66% | $25,021 | #28190 | Compare |
Mechanical Engineering
19 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
36 graduates
Civil Engineering
13 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
7 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
18 graduates
University of Evansville's program mix centers on Business, reflecting the institution's professional and applied-learning focus. Kinesiology is the largest program with 47 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Nursing, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, and Mechanical Engineering.
Across ranked programs serving roughly 406 students annually, several deliver strong median four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The highest-earning programs cluster in applied business and professional fields.
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn median four-year earnings of $85,851 with 19 graduates, while Nursing delivers $80,773 with 36 graduates and Accounting reaches $74,569 with 18 graduates. Kinesiology and Business Administration round out the earnings leaders, each supporting direct entry into stable, well-compensated career pathways.
The institution's program portfolio emphasizes fields where employers recruit actively and early-career earnings remain competitive. Kinesiology, the largest cohort, earns median four-year earnings of $63,830, while Business Administration graduates earn $53,964 and Nursing reaches $80,773.
Most programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where median four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes rather than graduate-school-dependent trajectories.
