University of Southern Indiana

What University of Southern Indiana does

University of Southern Indiana (USI) is a public state university founded in 1965 and headquartered on a 1,400-acre main campus in Evansville, Indiana. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across four academic colleges — the College of Liberal Arts, Pott College of Science/Engineering/Education, Romain College of Business, and Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions — plus a School of Graduate Studies. The institution serves traditional undergraduates, transfer students, international students, graduate/doctoral candidates, and adult and online learners, and supports them with a Clinical Simulation Center, the All-Steinway-designated Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department, USI Theatre and Repertory Project, Volunteer USI community engagement arm, and a multi-use campus trails system.

The university's product surface centers on tuition-bearing degree programs at multiple price tiers (in-state undergraduate, out-of-state undergraduate, graduate, and online/adult learner), supplemented by specialized centers including the Fall 2026-launched Center for Applied Business Technologies, which integrates IBM Watsonx, Bloomberg Terminal, AR/VR, and blockchain capabilities. Tech stack includes Microsoft 365 and Blackboard LMS delivered through the myUSI portal. Revenue is generated principally through subscription-style tuition and fees, supplemented by external grants (e.g., Lilly Endowment Inc. $250K planning grant with up to $25M five-year pipeline), philanthropic gifts to the USI Foundation (e.g., $2M Hagemann gift, $1.3M+ for the Applied Business Technologies center), state appropriations, and corporate partnerships.

USI's go-to-market is a hybrid model: direct-to-consumer enrollment via campus visits, orientation programs, and online applications; community-led engagement through Volunteer USI, alumni relations, and VITA tax-preparation services; and event-driven employer partnerships, exemplified by the Spring 2026 Amcor semester-long student packaging-innovation program. Distribution occurs through on-campus instruction in Evansville, online and adult learning channels, the Intensive English Program for international students, dual-credit College Achievement Program with regional high schools, and customized corporate training. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics within the Ohio Valley Conference and is governed as a State of Indiana entity under the USI Board of Trustees.

Name

University of Southern Indiana

Legal name

University of Southern Indiana

Website

https://usi.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University of Southern Indiana is a public state university in Evansville, Indiana, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across four colleges, serving traditional students, transfers, international students, and adult and online learners in the tri-state region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHACAA

General Liberal Arts Colleges

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Liberal Arts Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHALAE

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDAHALAD

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online learning programs
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, along with various campus fees for services including parking, recreation, and technology access.
2. Grants and Funding: External funding from organizations including Lilly Endowment Inc. grants for community collaborations and development projects, with potential for up to $25 million in funding over five years.
3. Gifts and Donations: Charitable contributions from alumni and friends supporting specific programs, facilities, and scholarships such as the $2 million gift from Philip Hagemann for music programs.
4. Financial Assistance Distribution: Distribution of scholarships and financial aid to eligible students, funded through endowed funds and institutional resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The University of Southern Indiana is a public state university delivering higher education through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across four colleges: College of Liberal Arts, Pott College of Science/Engineering/Education, Romain College of Business, and Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions. It supplements degree programs with online and adult learning options, continuing education, experiential industry partnerships, and community engagement programs including Volunteer USI and the VITA free tax preparation service. A new Center for Applied Business Technologies opens Fall 2026 with hands-on access to IBM Watsonx, Bloomberg Terminal, AR/VR, and blockchain tools.

Product overview

University of Southern Indiana is a public university offering a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning undergraduate bachelor's degrees, graduate master's and doctoral programs, and professional certificates across four colleges (College of Liberal Arts, Pott College of Science Engineering and Education, Romain College of Business, and Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions). The institution complements its academic offerings with specialized centers and programs including the new Center for Applied Business Technologies (opening 2026) featuring AI and business technology labs, USI Theatre producing main stage performances and the Repertory Project with professional actors, the Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department for music and theatre education, Volunteer USI community engagement program, and campus recreational trails. Additional student services include the VITA free tax preparation program, myUSI portal with Blackboard integration, and virtual campus tour capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Screaming Eagles: Athletic teams nickname and mascot for University of Southern Indiana
• Volunteer USI
• USI Foundation
• USI Romain College of Business
• USI College of Liberal Arts
• Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
• Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
• Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department
• USI Theatre
• Repertory Project
• USI Trails

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor's and associate degree programs across four colleges — College of Liberal Arts, Pott College of Science/Engineering/Education, Romain College of Business, and Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions — designed for traditional and non-traditional undergraduate students.
• Graduate Programs Master's, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs including MBA, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Nursing, and Master of Social Work, plus graduate microcredentials for working professionals.
• Online and Adult Learning Programs Flexible online degree programs, summer courses, and adult learning options with credit for prior learning and the Adult Student Grant for Indiana residents, designed for working adults and remote students.
• Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Non-credit professional development, certificate programs, summer camps, and enrichment courses offered to community members and working professionals seeking ongoing skill development.
• Intensive English Program English as a Second Language program for international students requiring language preparation before enrolling in USI degree programs.
• High School Dual Credit Program (CAP) College Achievement Program offering dual credit opportunities for high school students, allowing them to earn college credits while completing high school.
• Center for Applied Business Technologies New applied learning center opening Fall 2026, located in the Business and Engineering Center, providing students hands-on access to IBM Watsonx, Bloomberg Terminal, augmented and virtual reality tools, and blockchain technologies, including the AI Café, Biometrix Discovery Lab, Flex Lab, and Innovative Learning Space.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to $25 million in potential community development funding over five years through Lilly Endowment partnership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• IBM WatsonxsupportingTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2026Technology platform available at the Center for Applied Business Technologies for student training in artificial intelligence and data analytics.
• Bloomberg TerminalsupportingTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2026Financial data and analytics platform available at the Center for Applied Business Technologies for student training in business and finance disciplines.
• AmcorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Semester-long experiential learning partnership launching Spring 2026 pairing seven USI students with Amcor professionals to collaborate on real-world packaging solutions. Students from engineering, marketing, and design disciplines work with Amcor specialists to build business cases, value propositions, and proof-of-concept prototypes. Part of Amcor's workforce development and talent pipeline strengthening in the Evansville area.
• Evansville Regional Economic PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2023Collaboration to develop community development projects through the Lilly Endowment Inc. College and Community Collaboration initiative. The partnership aims to develop proposals that could receive up to $25 million in funding over five years for regional economic development initiatives.
• AstraZenecasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership building talent pipelines connecting students to careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry while supporting local economic development in the Evansville region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ball State University: Indiana public university with comparable size, multi-college structure, and focus on undergraduate teaching plus select graduate/professional programs. Direct competitor for in-state students and faculty.
• Indiana State University: Indiana's other public regional university, similarly positioned to USI in size, scope, and Indiana-based state funding. Both serve mid-tier in-state students and compete for the same regional enrollment pool.
• Indiana University Southeast: Regional IU campus serving southern Indiana / Louisville metro area. Comparable to USI in size, mission, and reliance on commuter/transfer/adult learners in a regional setting.
• Purdue University Fort Wayne: Regional public campus within the Purdue system serving northeastern Indiana. Comparable mission to USI as an accessible regional comprehensive university with strong STEM and professional programs.
• Western Kentucky University: Kentucky public regional university just across the state line from USI's Tri-State service area. Direct competitor for students in southern Indiana / western Kentucky and similar in mission and program mix.
• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's statewide community college system with multiple campuses including Evansville. Competes for adult learners, dual-credit high school students, and entry-level postsecondary students in USI's core market.
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Illinois public regional university in the greater St. Louis metro area, comparable in scale, mission, and student demographic. Overlaps with USI's Tri-State catchment.

Regional players

• University of Indianapolis: Indiana private university with strong health professions and business programs. Competes with USI for Indiana students, particularly in nursing/health and graduate professional programs.
• Vincennes University: Indiana's oldest public institution, primarily a two-year college with transfer pathways. Indirect competitor for entry-level students in southwestern Indiana and a feeder pipeline to USI's bachelor's programs.
• University of Evansville: Private university located in the same city as USI. Competes directly for the same Evansville-area student population but as a private institution with a different funding model and price point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/USIedu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/uofsouthernindiana
• Facebookfacebook.com/7223546894
• Instagraminstagram.com/usiedu
• TikToktiktok.com/@usiedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/19944

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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