University of Southern Indiana
![Members of Indiana State University, Southern Indiana Higher Education (SIHE), Indiana State University Evansville (ISUE) and the Evansville community gathered to break ground on the new campus.](/Images/godic/202502/18/lossy-page1-220px-Campus_Groundbreaking_1967.tif1951.jpg")
![The Quiet Room in Rice Library at the University of Southern Indiana](/Images/godic/202502/18/University_of_Southern_Indiana_Quiet_Room1951.jpg")
![USI's University CenterTrees on USI's campusFountain and plaza area.](/Images/godic/202502/18/New_University_Center_of_University_of_Southern_Indiana1951.jpg")
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The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is a public university located just outside Evansville in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1965, USI enrolls 10,929 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 80 majors. USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement.