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Welcome to Vincennes University

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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.

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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

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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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04/23/2025

VU set to launch Early College Online Program

Vincennes University's pioneering efforts in early college and dual credit education continue to expand with the launch of its Early College Online program beginning in the summer of 2025.

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04/23/2025

VU promotes literacy, brings storybook to life for grade-schoolers

The Vincennes University Education Department welcomed more than 100 young readers and their families to its third annual Story Walk. The event engaged local elementary students with the lively tale of “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,”...

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04/08/2025

From Help Desk to Corporate World: Jenna Horrall's formula for Tech success

Jenna’s passion for technology sparked in high school, though she wasn’t sure which path to pursue. Drawn to programming and data but lacking experience, she saw VU's Computer Science program as the perfect launchpad.

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03/25/2025

VU extends housing scholarships for 2025-26 academic year

Vincennes University is excited to announce that it is extending the Residential Housing Scholarship for the fifth consecutive year.

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03/21/2025

From VU to Chocolate: Kristina Tressler Finds Sweet Success

Kristina is one of the owners of the South Bend Chocolate Company, which has 14 company-owned stores in Northern Indiana and three franchise locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. She earned an associate degree in Culinary Arts from Vincennes...

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?

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.