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

Three diverse college students including 2 female and 1 male clapping. Between them is a sign on a tabletop easle with the new logo for The Trailblazer newspaper. The logo says, The Trailblazer 100, a Century of Journalism and vutrailblazernews.com.

02/18/2025

VU honors The Trailblazer, unveils new logo

The Trailblazer has been a cornerstone of student journalism at Vincennes University since its founding a century ago. On Monday, Feb. 17, the College of Social Science, Performing Arts, and Communication hosted Honoring a Century of Journalism,...
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Female journalism instructor holds a copy of The Trailblazer while talking to a female sitting at a Mac desktop computer.

02/10/2025

VU to honor a Century of Journalism excellence with special anniversary event

The Vincennes University College of Social Science, Performing Arts, and Communication is proud to celebrate the centennial anniversary of its Journalism and Photojournalism programs, which have produced media professionals for 100 years.
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A male hand presses buttons on keyboard for equipment in the VU Hurco Lab

02/06/2025

Indiana High School Machining Competition coming to VU

Vincennes University, a recognized leader in manufacturing education, will host the Indiana Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association (INTMA) High School Machining Competition on February 21-22.
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A diverse group of smiling female VU nursing students wearing scrubs outside of a campus building.

01/30/2025

VU Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree ranks among Indiana's top programs

The Vincennes University RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree has received acclaim for its excellence, with Nurse.org ranking it among the top three nursing programs in Indiana.
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01/27/2025

Holocaust traveling exhibit coming to VU Shake Library in March

The Vincennes University Shake Library is gearing up to host the traveling exhibit "Americans and the Holocaust," accompanied by engaging events exploring this tragic historical period. Additionally, the library will showcase heartfelt butterfly...
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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.