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University of Evansville acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 78%, University of Evansville is an accessible private college in Indiana. Because it admits most qualified applicants, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at University of Evansville
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what University of Evansville weighs, where it ranks among Indiana schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1210, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1210
of admitted students
Type
Private
Evansville, IN
Average net price
$18,499
per year after aid

What do students study at University of Evansville?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 61 (18.4%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 53 (16%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 36 (10.9%)Visual and Performing Arts · 36 (10.9%)Education · 30 (9.1%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 20 (6%)Communication and Journalism · 15 (4.5%)Social Sciences · 15 (4.5%)Psychology · 13 (3.9%)Engineering · 12 (3.6%)

Will I get into University of Evansville?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into University of Evansville, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into University of Evansville?

University of Evansville admits most qualified applicants (around 78%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for University of Evansville in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is University of Evansville hard to get into?

University of Evansville is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 78% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Evansville?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at University of Evansville, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. University of Evansville reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for University of Evansville?

University of Evansville does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1210. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at University of Evansville.

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Your chances at University of Evansville by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at University of Evansville for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at University of Evansville with a 3.1 GPA and a 1150 SAT?

About 95% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1150 SAT, the middle of University of Evansville's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1210 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at University of Evansville by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 108025th pctSAT 1150middleSAT 121075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.545%Likely60%Likely71%Safety47%Likely
2.874%Safety84%Safety89%Safety80%Safety
3.191%Safety95%Safety97%Safety95%Safety
3.497%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/university-of-evansville.

How to get into University of Evansville

Built from University of Evansville's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into University of Evansville, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at University of Evansville carries about a 3.14 core GPA and a 1160 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what University of Evansville weighs

University of Evansville rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm University of Evansville's exact dates at www.evansville.edu.

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How many students apply to University of Evansville, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, University of Evansville received 4,492 applications and admitted 3,488, an acceptance rate of 77.6%. 462 enrolled. Only about 13% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. University of Evansville enrolls about 1,539 undergraduates in total, 60% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Applied
4,492
fall 2023
Admitted
3,488
77.6% of applicants
Enrolled
462
13% yield
Undergraduates
1,539
Evansville, midsize city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for University of Evansville?

University of Evansville reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores, so admission turns on your transcript, rigor, and the rest of the file.

Test scores
Neither required nor recommended
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What University of Evansville looks for

What University of Evansville weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, University of Evansville leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from University of Evansville's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at University of Evansville

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at University of Evansville
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
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How much does University of Evansville cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at University of Evansville (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $57,451 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $44,172. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,499 a year, and it ranges from $14,451 for families earning under $30,000 to $24,936 for families earning over $110,000. 24% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$57,451
per year, before aid
Average net price
$18,499
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
24%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$14,451
$30k to $48k$12,347
$48k to $75k$13,711
$75k to $110k$20,735
Over $110k$24,936

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do University of Evansville graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for University of Evansville students ten years after entry are $53,770 ($46,734 at the six-year mark). 64% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $24,606; 41% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$53,770
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
64%
within six years
Retention
83%
return for year two
Median debt
$24,606
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How University of Evansville compares in Indiana

University of Evansville ranks #20 most selective of 40 schools in Indiana in our database.

Among the 40 Indiana schools we track, University of Evansville ranks #20 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Notre Dame (11%) and Purdue University (50%) sit nearby, which makes Indiana a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Notre Dame
11%acceptance · IN
Purdue University
50%acceptance · IN
DePauw University
57%acceptance · IN
Wabash College
63%acceptance · IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph
65%acceptance · IN
U of Indianapolis
67%acceptance · IN
IU East
67%acceptance · IN
Franklin College
70%acceptance · IN
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Similar to University of Evansville

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around University of Evansville with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as University of Denver, Elizabethtown College, and Hood College. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

University of Denver
78%acceptance · CO
Elizabethtown College
78%acceptance · PA
Hood College
78%acceptance · MD
Illinois College
78%acceptance · IL
Lewis & Clark College
78%acceptance · OR
McDaniel College
78%acceptance · MD

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Evansville's acceptance rate?

University of Evansville admitted 3,488 of 4,492 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 77.6% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 13% of admitted students enrolled.

Is University of Evansville test-optional?

University of Evansville reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores.

How much does University of Evansville cost after financial aid?

The average net price at University of Evansville, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $18,499 a year against a sticker price of about $57,451. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $14,451 on average.

What do University of Evansville graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering University of Evansville are $53,770 a year among students who received federal aid, and 64% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does University of Evansville value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, University of Evansville weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does University of Evansville consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. University of Evansville's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at University of Evansville?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at University of Evansville specifically.

What are the admission requirements for University of Evansville?

University of Evansville reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.