University of Evansville

Evansville, IN · Private · 1,539 undergrads

Admit rate: 77.6% (4,492 applicants)
Undergraduates: 1,539 (7.3% international)
Average net price: $18,499 (per year after aid)
Graduation rate: 64% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
Rolling: Rolling

Essays

Application essay, option 1 (500)

UE’s core attributes are offering 1) academic academics, which challenge the status quo of traditional education, 2) a caring culture, which sees and values you as an individual, and 3) extraordinary experiences, such as studying at Harlaxton, our manor house in England. Which of these are you most excited about in your college experience and why?

Application essay, option 2 (500)

UE’s motto is Changing Lives/Changing the World. Describe how you want to make a difference in the lives of others.

Application essay, option 3 (500)

Describe and explain a book or movie that has had an influence on you.

Application essay, option 4 (500)

Explain your thoughts on how the University of Evansville will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Application essay, option 5 (500)

Share the impact of a significant experience, achievement, or dilemma you have faced.

Application essay, option 6 (500)

Share about an individual who has had a significant impact on you and why.

Physical Therapy direct entry (choose one)

If you have observed in a physical therapy setting, you must choose one of the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) core values and write an essay that describes how you observed a physical therapist demonstrate this value. Use the APTA's description of the core value for your essay completion. / If you have not observed in a physical therapy setting, describe in detail what you have done to explore the role of the physical therapist. Other than the desire to help people, why do you want to be a physical therapist?

Physician Assistant direct entry

Describe what you have done to understand the role of the physician assistant and why you feel this is your career path.

Athletic Training direct entry (choose one)

If you have observed in an athletic training setting, you must choose one of the domains from the National Athletic Trainers' Association and write an essay that describes which domain do you think is the most important in an athletic trainer's daily work schedule. Use the NATA's description of the domain for your essay completion. / If you have not observed in an athletic training setting, describe in detail what you have done to explore the role of an athletic trainer. Other than the desire to help people, why do you want to be an athletic trainer?

Editor's notes

Merit aid uses your GPA or score, whichever is higher, so a score only helps. A 25 ACT moves a 3.5 GPA student from $23,000 to $26,000 a year, and new scores count through Feb. 1, 2027.
Don't skip the engagement awards. An official visit, filing the FAFSA and the Changing Lives Essay add up to $2,500 a year, and all are due May 1, 2027.