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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.

02/06/2025
Indiana High School Machining Competition coming to VU
Vincennes University, a recognized leader in manufacturing education, will host the Indiana Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association (INTMA) High School Machining Competition on February 21-22.

01/30/2025
VU Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree ranks among Indiana's top programs
The Vincennes University RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree has received acclaim for its excellence, with Nurse.org ranking it among the top three nursing programs in Indiana.

01/27/2025
Holocaust traveling exhibit coming to VU Shake Library in March
The Vincennes University Shake Library is gearing up to host the traveling exhibit "Americans and the Holocaust," accompanied by engaging events exploring this tragic historical period. Additionally, the library will showcase heartfelt butterfly...

01/23/2025
Propelling Martin Luther King's dream forward through hope and community at VU
Illuminated by candlelight and filled with hope, Vincennes University students and the VU Community united to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Together, they carried forward his vision of justice - one step at a time. They paid tribute to the civil rights...

01/10/2025
VU to host a Bilingual Spring Admissions and Financial Aid Night on Jan. 29
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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.