Vincennes University
About Vincennes University
Vincennes University is a public institution in Indianapolis, Indiana with aviation-related degree programs.
Vincennes University (VU) is a public college with its main campus in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1801 as Jefferson Academy, VU is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Indiana. It was chartered in 1806 as the Indiana Territory's four-year university and remained the state of Indiana's sole public university until the establishment of Indiana University in 1820. VU was rechartered as a two-year university in 1889 and began offering bachelor's degrees in 2005.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 37%
- Graduation rate
- $41,110
- Median earnings
- 50%
- Retention rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)
Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Engineering Tech18%
- Health Professions8%
- Mechanic & Repair Tech4%
- Computer & IT3%
- Business & Marketing2%
- Precision Production2%
- Homeland Security & Law2%
- Culinary & Personal2%
Official links
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