Welcome

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Campus Living

Our campus pulses with energy and excitement. You’re just a walking distance from class, clubs and student activities.
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Hands on Learning

Gain real-world experience on and off-campus, in competitions, in other countries, through internships.
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Learning from the Best

Our faculty is known for being highly experienced in the fields they teach, providing students with an immersive, collaborative, and inspiring environment.

we believe in you, and know you're capable of great things.

BLAZE

YOUR

TRAIL

VU is a small university which allows your instructors to give you individualized support. You will be known by your name and connected with resources to meet your goals. Here you will be respected, listened to, and cared about.
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Home of the trailblazers

Our story

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A DEGREE ABOVE THE REST

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living and learning

campus life

KNOWN FOR BEING FIRST

Founded in 1801 VU is Indiana’s first college making your degree widely recognized by top employers! Vincennes is a vibrant city rich with culture and history. Here you will find many unique local happenings such as the George Rogers Clark National Historic park, Fort Knox II, and the mansion of VU founder and US President William Henry Harrison.

A DEGREE ABOVE THE REST

Those with a college degree tend to earn more, a lot more. With a bachelor’s degree you may earn approximately $1 million more than someone with a high school diploma. College is a pathway to a great career, it's also where you’ll build a professional network, find a community filled with new people, and have new exciting experiences. Here you’ll make life-long friends, learn about yourself and about the world around you.

CAMPUS LIFE

On and off campus Trailblazers have access to a multitude of extracurricular activities such as music festivals, the arts, and action-packed athletic events! Vincennes is a historic city that is rich and vibrant with culture. You will enjoy local theatre, festivals, historic landmarks and plenty of unique eats.

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SCHOLARSHIPS & SAVINGS

We believe quality education should be affordable and attainable to all. That's why VU keeps tuition low, in fact we have the lowest tuition of any residential University in the State of Indiana. We also offer a plethora of scholarships that can help you pay for college tuition and living expenses.

VU offers instate tuition for Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.

News and Events

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08/28/2024

Board of Trustees hears about rising incoming enrollment on Vincennes Campus

In a meeting charged with optimism, the Vincennes University Board of Trustees acknowledged strategic investments in faculty and staff and heard reports of rising incoming enrollment at the Vincennes Campus and the vital impact of community partnerships....
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VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson standing on stage and holding a microphone speaking to an audience of new students, parents and families who are sitting in chairs on the first floor while other stand along railing and stairs on the second floor of Jefferson Student Union.

08/23/2024

VU welcomes largest incoming class since 2021

As the first week of the 2024-25 academic year draws to a close, Vincennes University is celebrating a series of positive developments that reflect a strong start to the fall semester. VU announced an upward trend in new enrollment, highlighted by...
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08/21/2024

VU welcomes new Director of Athletics John Meeks

John Meeks, an experienced athletics administrator with an academic ethos, is the new Vincennes University Director of Athletics.
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08/21/2024

Five VU faculty named inaugural Ro and Shorty Whittington endowed professors

VU has recognized five distinguished faculty with inaugural Ro and Shorty Whittington Professorships. The endowed faculty positions are the first in VU history and the professorships will help VU stay competitive in attracting and keeping the best...
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08/19/2024

Chattin named 2024 VU Alumni Association Davis Citation for Service Award recipient

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University Events

meet our students

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JABARI HUNTER

VU opened up possibilities for things I didn't even know about when I first started playing the piano. Joining the Blues Ensemble and Christian Campus Fellowship at VU allowed me to show the world who I am.

PERLA MALDONADO

My experience has been incredible. I have a good teacher. She is a very kind, understanding, and friendly person. My colleagues are very generous. I have met more students who have helped me practice my English.

MY VŨ

Studying at VU has helped me prepare and cultivate my confidence, essential skills, and knowledge, and now I am ready for my new journey at Arizona State University this coming fall.

FATIMA AYALA

I chose Vincennes University because I grew up in the town, and I wanted to stay close to home, plus it was affordable, which is the best.

MARLEY ELDER

I had a choice to go straight into the workforce or transfer to another school, but I stayed because I like the teachers. I feel like I’m learning a lot compared to other schools. The community is great. I’ve made lots of friends here. It’s just a nice, quiet, friendly community.

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Ready to begin?

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THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR INSTITUTION IS OUR STUDENTS

Whether you are a gamer, foodie, performer, activist, artist or athlete you will have plenty to do! Each semester is packed with performances and time-honored activities like paddling the Wabash.