The вÊÍø has undergone a major transformation in academic programs and in instructional and support facilities. With online, hybrid, accelerated or traditional in-person courses and programs, the University can offer flexible options for both traditional students and adult learners. Ìý
вÊÍø offers degrees in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Certificate programs are also offered at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and post-master's level. Ìý
The four academic colleges includeÌý
- Romain College of BusinessÌý
- Pott College of Science, Engineering, and EducationÌý
- College of Liberal ArtsÌý
- Kinney College of Nursing and Health ProfessionsÌý
Academic support, professional development and lifelong learning programs are administered byÌý
Accreditations and Membership
The University is accredited for ten years at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels by . Programs in accounting, art, business, chemistry, education, engineering, health professions, and social work are accredited by the appropriate professional organizations and state agencies. Accreditation reviews by regional and discipline-based organizations continue to be prime indicators of quality.Ìý
- Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)
- Indiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- Indiana Council for Advancement and Support of Education
- Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Student Outcomes
Licensure and Certification Pass Rates
Students in certain majors are required to pass licensure or certification exams within a specified time frame for employment after graduation.
Dental Assisting -ÌýCertification Exam Pass Rates
Dental Hygiene -ÌýCertification Exam Pass Rates
Diagnostic Medical Sonography -Ìý
Food and Nutrition -Ìý
Nursing -Ìý
Occupational Therapy -Ìý
Occupational Therapy Assistant -ÌýÌý
Radiologic and Imaging Science -Ìý
Respiratory Therapy -ÌýÌý
Social Work -ÌýLicensure Rates
Teacher Education -ÌýLicensure Rates
Graduation and Retention Rates
вÊÍø provides a wealth of information about student demographics, retention and graduation rates, and faculty demographics in its annual Fact Book.
вÊÍø's current 6-year graduation rate is 52.2% and one year retention rate for new first-time freshmen is 74.9%.*
*Measures provided for full-time, baccalaureate degree seeking new first-time freshmen.)
Career Outcomes
вÊÍø attempts to contact all graduates within six months of graduation to collect information regarding their employment status. TheÌýmost recent resultsÌýand archives are available at the Career Services and Internships website.
In 2021, nearly 70% of graduates surveyed were working in Indiana.Ìý
Carnegie Foundation Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
The вÊÍø has been selected by the Carnegie Foundation to receive its .
Carnegie defines community engagement as a collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources.Ìý