University of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana · Private · 1,539 undergraduates · evansville.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test optional
Sending scores is your choice
Acceptance rate
78%
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$69,020Est.Estimate
before aid
University of Evansville is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. Its acceptance rate is 78%. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $69,020 before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at University of Evansville
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Your admission chances
78% of applicants admitted
No estimate
Estimated merit aid
No estimate
Your cost before merit aid
$69,020
a year in 2027-28, from a $69,020 sticker price
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Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test optional
You choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. If you send one, it's considered.
- Send official score reports when you apply.
Source: SAT/ACT Code Info - Admission - University of Evansville · Checked November 3, 2026
Acceptance rate
78%
of applicants are admitted.
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Sticker price for 2027-28Estimate
$69,020
a year
- Tuition$49,310
What families pay after aid
What a year cost on average after grants and scholarships, for freshmen who got federal aid in 2023-24, by family income.
- $0 to $30,000$14,498
- $30,001 to $48,000$12,055
- $48,001 to $75,000$14,077
- $75,001 to $110,000$19,854
- Over $110,000$25,103
Financial aidEstimate
87%
of a student's financial need is covered, on average
100%
of freshmen receive grants
$39,167
average grant to freshmen
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
National Recognition Scholarship
$35,000 a year
Competitive
DetailsNational Merit Finalist Scholarship
Full tuition
National Merit
Details
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AP credit
AP exams that earn credit can replace college courses, so you pay for fewer of them and may graduate sooner.
AP exams that earn credit
33 of 33
Earn credit with a score of 3
17 exams
A 3-credit course is worth
about $4,930Est.Estimate
at 2027-28 tuition
Credit for each AP exam
| Exam | Score needed | Credits | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Art 210 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Art elective |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 105 |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | Art History 208 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Biology 100 |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | Biology 107 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Math 134 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | Math 221 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 | Math 134 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | Math 221-222 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 4 | Math 221 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | Chemistry 100 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | Chemistry 118 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Political Science 100 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Computer Science 101 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | Computer Science 210 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | Art 220 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | FYS-111 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | English 120 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | Environmental Science 103 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | History Elective |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | French 111-112 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | French 111,112,211,212 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | German 111-112 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | German 111,112,211,212 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Geography 120 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Latin 111-112 |
| Latin | 4 | 12 | Latin 111-112-211-212 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | Economics 101 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | Economics 102 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 | Music 141 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 | Physics 100 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | Physics 121 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | Physics 122 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | Physics 211 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | Physics 210 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | Psychology 121 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Spanish 111-112 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | Spanish 111-112-211-212 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 | Elective |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | Quantitative Methods 227 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Political Science 143 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | History 14X |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | History 141-142 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | History 11X |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 | History 111-112 |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
69%
Come back for a second year
83%
Typical earnings
$58,943
a year, 10 years after starting here
- University of Evansville$59,064
- All colleges$59,032
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 7 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about University of Evansville
Is University of Evansville test optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Evansville is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Evansville?
The acceptance rate at University of Evansville is 78%.
How much does University of Evansville cost?
A year at University of Evansville in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $69,020 before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $18,984 a year on average.
Does University of Evansville offer merit scholarships?
Yes. University of Evansville offers 2 merit scholarships, including the National Recognition Scholarship and the National Merit Finalist Scholarship.
Does University of Evansville give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Evansville gives credit for all 33 AP exams it lists. 17 exams earn credit with a score of 3; the rest need a 4 or 5.
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