A degree from the University of Evansville is more than just a piece of paper. Read the list below for information on the UE mission as well as facts that display our commitment to integrity, quality, value, outcomes, and teaching and learning. Follow along on social media using #myUEdegree to share personal stories that illustrate why your UE degree matters.

Mission

To empower each student to think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully in a changing world.

Integrity and Quality

Rankings and Value:

• Study Abroad Program Ranked #1 in America by BestCollegeReviews.org
• Ranked as one of the nation’s Best Colleges for Your Money by Time’s Money Magazine
• Ranked by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 20 Best Colleges for Student Engagement
• Ranked in the top five percent among master’s granting universities according to Washington Monthly
• Recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges by Forbes
• Consistently ranked in the top 20 nationally among master's institutions for percentage of undergraduates studying abroad by the Institute of International Education
• Named one of the nation's most “Military Friendly Schools” by Victory Media/G.I. Jobs
• Named to the President's 2014 Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, recognizing exemplary commitment to service and volunteering
• Ranked a Top 100 Best College for Veterans by College Consensus

Outcomes:

• 95 percent of UE's class of 2021 were either employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
• The median salary of reporting graduates employed full-time was $50,000.

Teaching and Learning

• Average ACT score for incoming freshmen in fall 2015: 26
• Average high school GPA for incoming freshmen in fall of 2021: 3.78
• 82 percent of faculty have doctorate or terminal degrees in their field
• The student-to-faculty ratio is 9.5:1.
• The average class size is 16 students.