Value

You can afford UE! Let us show you how.

You’ve probably heard it all… we provide a high-quality education, access to the best faculty around, and an incredible student experience through internships, study abroad, and other activities.

While those facts all ring true, that high quality education comes at a cost.

Paying for college is one of the main concerns when it comes to finding the right institution. At the University of Evansville, we work closely with families to make sure that a UE education is affordable.

Did you know?
You can also save on educational costs and living expenses by choosing a major that offers a three-year degree plan.

Breakdown of students by income pie chart for 2024
Students from all Income Levels attend UE. Here is a breakdown of students by income level. Adjusted gross income for first-time, full-time, freshmen FAFSA filers for fall 2021. 14 percent are $200,000 and up. 13 percent are $150,00 to $199,999. 12 percent are $120,000 to $149,999. 16 percent are $90,000 to $199,999. 17 percent are $60,000 to $89,999. 15 percent are $30,000 to $59,999 and 13 percent are under $30,000.

That still seems pretty expensive.

The sticker price is certainly a big number. Let us show you how we help make UE affordable for you!

Scholarship Grid
University of Evansville Academic Merit Scholarships
Entering Freshmen for Fall 20241
Award Cutoff Score - Use Whichever Value is Highest for You Academic Merit Scholarship Engagment Awards* Total
Weighted GPA 2 ACT 3 SAT 3 Visit Campus File FAFSA Submit Essay
Presidential Scholarship 4.25+ 30+ 1390+ $30,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $33,000
Dean's Scholarship 4.00 27 1280 $26,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $29,000
Faculty Scholarship 3.75 25 1200 $23,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $26,000
Academic Scholarship 3.50 23 1130 $21,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $24,000
Aces Award 3.25 21 1060 $18,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $21,000
Purple Award below 3.25 below 21 below 1060 amount varies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 amount varies

1 Excludes International and transfer students.
2 If your high school does not calculate weighted GPAs, this will be taken into account when determining your scholarship eligibility.
3 The University of Evansville is a test-optional institution. If test scores are not available, please use your GPA.
* To receive an engagement award(s), the deadline to visit campus is May 1, the deadline to file your FAFSA is May 1, and the deadline to submit your Harlaxton or changemaking essay is March 1.

What will the actual cost be? It depends.

The actual cost is different for each family. If you take the sticker price and subtract all of the financial aid such as scholarships, need-based aid, grants, and work-study opportunities, the actual cost may be much lower than you think!

Actual Cost Chart

Sticker price minus UE merit scholarships minus UE Need-based Aid minus State and Federal Grants minus Work Study or Campus Job equals Actual Cost.

Sticker price refers to tuition and fees. Fees differ by institution and may fund library services, student gym facilities, student centers, technology resources and campus health centers.

Source: College Tuition Compare

But won’t I still graduate with more loans than I would somewhere else? Not necessarily.

You might be surprised to see that at UE you may graduate with a similar debt as you would at a US public university.

A UE degree pays off in the long run.

Many years after graduating and pursuing careers, our alumni continue to experience the value of their education. The median 40-year net present value of a degree from UE is higher than those from other UE private and public institutions.

You can’t afford NOT to go to UE!

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