RANKED AMONG THE REST

We’re on a mission to create meaningful change in a changing world, and the recognition we’ve received along the way speaks to those efforts.

1 of less than 50 Changemaker Campuses in the world

(Ashoka U)

Recognized for student engagement, great teaching, and student outcomes

(Colleges of Distinction, 2025)

#5 Best Regional University in the Midwest

(US News & World Report, 2023)

#1 study abroad program in America

(BestCollegeReviews.org, 2022)

Best College for Your Money

(Money, 2024)

Awarded an "A" for scholarship transparency

(University Business, 2022)

#9 most affordable bachelor’s degree in Data Science

(Data Science Degree Programs Guide, 2024)

1 of 208 universities on the PTK Honor Roll

(Phi Theta Kappa, 2024)

Leading institution for undergraduate study abroad participation

(Open Doors, 2023)

ACCREDITATION

Institutional Accreditation

Accreditation is used among academic institutions in the United States to ensure an acceptable level of educational quality. An institution must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency for students to receive federal aid from the US Department of Education for postsecondary study.

The University of Evansville is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Program-Specific Accreditation

UE offers specific programs that are accredited by other specialized, professional organizations. This ensures that these programs meet standards of quality established by the affiliated professions.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Indiana Department of Education
  • Indiana State Board of Nursing

  • American Music Therapy Association
  • National Association of Schools of Music

By virtue of specialized program accreditation in Nursing, Physician Assistant Science, Music Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Education, Nurse Anesthesia, and Engineering programs at the University of Evansville, students meet the minimum standards to sit for professional licensure examinations in these professional disciplines.

Additional Approvals

  • University Senate of The United Methodist Church
  • American Chemical Society
  • National Council State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)