University of Evansville

The University of Evansville is a private higher education institution in Evansville, Indiana, covering roughly 40 hectares (100 acres). The grounds hold lecture halls, libraries, dormitories, and sports facilities connected by broad pathways and green lawns.

The institution began in 1854 as Moores Hill College in a smaller town northeast of Evansville. After moving to its current site and several reorganizations, it received its present name through an Indiana State General Assembly resolution in 1967.

The name reflects the institution's location along the Ohio River, where the campus sits at the city's edge between residential neighborhoods and farmland. Students and faculty from different countries shape daily life here, and the grounds often serve as a gathering point for regional events.

The grounds are open to the public and walkable, though some buildings remain accessible only to enrolled students and staff. Signage along main pathways helps visitors navigate between different areas.

The institution operates Harlaxton College in Grantham, England, a 19th-century manor that serves as a study abroad campus. It also ranks among the few regional institutions listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location: Evansville

Inception: 1854

Industry: higher education

Address: 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN, 47722

Website: http://evansville.edu

GPS coordinates: 37.97139,-87.53167

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00