University of Evansville SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Evansville’s 78% acceptance rate is encouraging, but its 3.79 average GPA shows admitted students are still bringing strong classroom records. Since the school is test-optional, submit scores only if they strengthen your academic picture. With tuition above $44,000 and average merit awards near $25,880, track scholarship deadlines and GPA requirements early.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of Evansville facts and stats
University of Evansville is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,742 students. Evansville has a freshman retention rate of 83%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 65%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.
Evansville, IN
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Key University of Evansville application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Evansville is test-optional, so use this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test whose scores can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Evansville’s tuition and fees are $44,172, and 77% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $25,880, so scholarships can meaningfully reduce the billed price. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
University of Evansville’s listed cost of attendance is about $59,172, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is common, with 77% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $41,993. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $25,880. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $33,744.
Student life at University of Evansville
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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