Education in Southwest Indiana - Southern Indiana
The academic standards to which students in the state of Indiana are held assures a superior quality education.
K-12 Education
On the K-12 level, students have numerous options for public, parochial, other private or alternative education. To determine the availability of specific K-12 educational institutions, Please visit our Member Sites, or the Indiana Department of Education.
Vocational and Technical Colleges
Ivy Tech Indiana State College (Evansville, Tell City and Vincennes)
Ivy Tech is a two year vocational technical school and is a part of the Indiana Vocational Technical College system.
- State-funded college
- 24 campuses throughout Indiana
- 500 classes in business, visual communications, applied science and health, custom and continuing education courses
- Associate degrees and technical certificates in 21 fields of study
- Business and Industry Training Center
- Offers associate of science, associate of applied science and technical certificates
- Plastics Technology Laboratory
- Extension courses in Warrick County
- The institution is a part of the new Indiana Community College System.
ITT Technical College
This private technical school offers associate of applied science degrees and technical diplomas at its Newburgh school. It specializes in computer and electronics training programs.
Community Learning and Training Centers
A number of community learning and training centers have been established in the SWIDC Region. To view a complete list and contact information, click here.
Universities
Oakland City University (OCU)
(Previously known as Oakland City College) Oakland City University is a four-year liberal arts institution. OCU's goal is to educate in a Christian atmosphere. The institution was founded by the General Association of General Baptists.
Accredited by:
- Commission of Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Approved for teacher-training by:
- The Indiana State Board of Education
- The National Council of Accreditation of Teachers Education (NCATE)
- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
Enrollments for the past three years has exceeded 1,500 students and has increased in each of the last five years.
Programs:
- Liberal arts
- Technical studies
- Alternative programs offered at eight sites throughout the state
- Over 40 bachelor's and two master's degree programs.
- Adult degrees in Business Management may be earned by attending classes one night per week. For more information on this or similar programs, contact Mary Clark by phone at 877-707-6282 (extension 13) or by e-mail.
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Vincennes University (Jasper and Vincennes)
Vincennes University has the distintion of being Indiana's first college. It is located in Vincennes, Indiana and has a 120 acre campus.VU maintains an open door admission policy. The University's programs are divided into two basic categories:
- Academic transfer
- Occupational education
VU offers the full campus life experience with six modern residence halls providing 24-hour security and all of the essentials.
- Over 200 majors leading to Associate in Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science degrees
- Over 390 agreements ensure transfer to other institutions
- VU offers the lowest tuition rate of any residential college in Indiana
- More than six of every ten students receive some form of financial aid including scholarships, grants, loans, work study and tax credits
- Over 50 major facilities including the new multi-million dollar recreational facility and Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
- Provides consulting and technical assistance to business and industry clients throughout Indiana
- Provides education and training programs designed to meet the specific needs of companies throughout Indiana
- Administers the WIA program, the University's Adult Basic Education program and the Business and Industry Assistance program
- Over 20 degree programs/certificates with all or most courses available via Distance Education.
- Operates additional campuses and sites including:
University of Evansville (U of E, Evansville)
The University of Evansville serves the area from its Evansville campus. It is an independent university which has a student population of 2,250. It draws from over 41 states and 39 nations and also operates a campus in Harlaxton, England.
U of E has been named a “best buy” for colleges in the Midwest every year since 1993 by US News & World Report. It was also ranked 10th in the Midwest for universities by the same publication for 2001-2003.
- Independent United Methodist Church affiliated university
- Offers degrees in over 80 academic areas
- Associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees
- Continuing Education Center offering programs for business and industry
- Engineering Programs
- Business Programs
- Medical Programs
- Full range of Liberal Arts, Fine Arts and education degrees
University of Southern Indiana (USI, Evansville)
The University of Southern Indiana was established in 1965 and has grown from a regional campus to a state university. The university has more than 10,000 students and offers a wide variety of academic programs.
- State University
- Offers associate and baccalaureate degrees in more than 70 academic majors
- Graduate programs in cooperation with other universities
- Continuing education programs for business and industry
- Engineering Technology Programs
- Medical Programs
- Full range of Liberal Arts and education degrees
- Extension courses in Warrick County
Indiana University (IU Bloomington)
Indiana University has eight campuses including the original campus in Bloomington, which is a residential campus. IU has:
- More than 98,000 students on its eight campuses
- 882 degree programs
- Almost 450,000 living alumni, including 200,000 working in Indiana
- An annual operating budget of $2.2 billion
- 15,000 employees, including faculty and professional and support staff
- More than 150 research centers and institutes
- An endowment of more than $1 billion
Indiana University is internationally known for the quality of its academic programs and attracts students from all over the world. At the same time, IU plays a key role in the economic and social well-being of Indiana residents, offering educational, cultural, and economic benefits to the state.
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