Statement of Accreditation Status
as of February 5, 2026
Vincennes University
1002 N. First St.Vincennes, IN 47591-1504
(812) 888-8888
https://www.vinu.edu/
The information on this page describes the accreditation relationship between this institution and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). General information about HLC and the accreditation process is provided at the end of this document.
Accreditation Information
Current status: Accredited
| Status | Dates |
|---|---|
| Accredited | 03/28/1958 - Present |
Most recent reaffirmation of accreditation: 2018 - 2019
Next reaffirmation of accreditation: 2028 - 2029
Upcoming or In-Progress Reviews
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 - 2029 | Comprehensive Evaluation |
Most Recent History With HLC
Note: This list does not include all accreditation activities.
| Date | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2024 | Substantive Change Request - Notification Program for Additional Locations | Request Approved |
| 08/28/2023 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 04/24/2023 | Comprehensive Evaluation | Continue Accreditation |
| 11/16/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 08/31/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 08/31/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 08/31/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 08/31/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 08/31/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 07/13/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 07/13/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 02/19/2021 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 12/16/2020 | Notice | Remove Notice |
| 12/14/2020 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 03/16/2020 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 11/01/2018 | Comprehensive Evaluation | Place on Notice |
| 11/01/2018 | Substantive Change Request - Notification Program for Additional Locations | Request Denied |
| 09/17/2018 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 03/20/2017 | Substantive Change Request - Notification Program for Additional Locations | Request Denied |
| 06/22/2015 | Interim Report - Assessment | Accepted |
| 09/22/2014 | Substantive Change Request - Additional Location | Request Approved |
| 04/18/2011 | Reaffirmation of Accreditation (AQIP) |
Student Success Outcomes
Student outcome information, including graduation rates and other measures, is available on the institution’s website and the U.S. Department of Education’s College Navigator and, for institutions that enroll undergraduate students, College Scorecard.
- Vincennes University Student Achievement Data
- College Scorecard: Vincennes University
- College Navigator: Vincennes University
Note: The College Navigator and College Scorecard links will take you to information about the institution's main campus. Some colleges or universities may report separate information on these websites for certain divisions or branch campuses. Search these sites to find this additional information.
Institutional Characteristics
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Control
Public
Educational Programs Offered
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Certificate Programs
Campuses and Additional Locations
Approved Campuses and Additional Locations
The institution's accreditation includes courses and programs offered at the campuses and additional locations listed below. This list includes campuses and locations that are active and inactive (i.e., not currently enrolling students).
Last updated: 02/02/2026
Main Campus
1002 N. First St., Vincennes, IN 47591-1504
In-State
Branch Campuses
VU – Jasper Center -
850 College Avenue,
Jasper,
IN,
47546
Additional Locations
ABC FTW Training Facility -
4201 Parnell Avenue,
Fort Wayne,
IN,
46805
ABC Fishers Training Facility -
11837 Technology Lane,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46038
ABC Lebanon Training Center -
1220 Indianapolis Road,
Lebanon,
IN,
46052
Area 30 Career Center -
1 North Calbert Way, Suite A,
Greencastle,
IN,
46135
Area 31 Career Center -
1200 North Girls School Rd.,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46214
Area Career Center University -
5727 Sohl Avenue,
Hammond,
IN,
46320
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) -
2841 Concord Rd A,
Lafayette,
IN,
47909
Bedford-North Lawrence High School -
595 Stars Blvd.,
Bedford,
IN,
47421
Ben Davis University High School -
1155 S. High School Rd.,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46241
Central 9 Career Center -
1999 US 31 South,
Greenwood,
IN,
46143
Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Indianapolis Center -
8899 East 56th Street,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46249-0875
East Allen Career Center -
1065 Woodmere Drive,
New Haven,
IN,
46774
East Allen University -
6501 Wayne Trace,
Ft. Wayne,
IN,
46816
Elkhart Area Career Center -
2424 California Road,
Elkhart,
IN,
46514
Franklin Central High -
26215 S. Franklin Rd,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46259
Gene Haas Training and Education Center -
316 Mt. Zion Road,
Lebanon,
IN,
46052
Grant Regional Career Center (GRCC) -
750 W 26th Street,
Marion,
IN,
46953
Greater Lafayette Career Academy -
21 Elston Rd,
Lafayette,
IN,
47909
Heartland Career Center -
79 South County Road 200 W,
Wabash,
IN,
46992
Hinds Career Center -
1105 N 19th St.,
Elwood,
IN,
46036
Indiana School for the Deaf -
1200 E. 42nd St.,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46205
Lawrenceburg Early College -
100 Tiger Boulevard,
Lawrenceburg,
IN,
47025
Made at Plainfield -
1610 Reeves Road,
Plainfield,
IN,
46168
McCutcheon High School -
4951 US HWY 231 South,
Lafayette,
IN,
47909
McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology -
7250 E. 75th St.,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46256
New Palestine High School -
4485 S. Victory Drive
P.O. Box 448,
New Palestine,
IN,
46163
Noblesville High School -
18111 Cumberland Road,
Noblesville,
IN,
46060
North Lawrence Career Center -
258 BNL Drive,
Bedford,
IN,
47421
North Side High School -
475 E State Blvd,
Fort Wayne,
IN,
46805
Perry Meridian High School Early College -
400 W Meridian School Rd,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46217
Pike High School/STEM Center -
5401 W 71st St,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46268
Porter County Career and Technical Center -
1005 Franklin St,
Valparaiso,
IN,
46383
Prosser Career Education Center -
4202 Charlestown Road,
New Albany,
IN,
47150
Shoals High School -
7900 US-50,
Shoals,
IN,
47581
South Knox High School -
6136 East State Road 61,
Vincennes,
IN,
47591
Southeastern Career Center -
901 US-50,
Versailles,
IN,
47042
Subaru Training Center -
5500 State Rte 38,
Lafayette,
IN,
47905
The Early College at Center Grove -
2717 South Morgantown Rd.,
Greenwood,
IN,
46143
Vincennes Lincoln High School -
1545 South Hart Street Road,
Vincennes,
IN,
47591
VU Aviation Tech Center -
2175 S. Hoffman Rd.,
Indianapolis,
IN,
46241
VU Gibson Co. Site -
8100 S US Hwy 41,
Ft. Branch,
IN,
47648
Warsaw Area Career Center (WACC) -
1 Tiger Lane,
Warsaw,
IN,
46580
Washington High School -
608 E. Walnut,
Washington,
IN,
47501
West Central Indiana Career and Technical Education Cooperative -
North Montgomery High School
1 Athens Drive,
Crawfordsville,
IN,
47933
Whitewater Career Center -
1300 Spartan Drive,
Connorsville,
IN,
47331
William Henry Harrison High School -
5701 N. 50 W,
West Lafayette,
IN,
47906
Out-of-State
Branch Campuses
None
Additional Locations
Crawford County Adult Education Center -
301 MT Vista Blvd.,
Van Buren,
AR,
72956
Naval Base Kitsap -
120 South Dewey St., Building 491,
Bremerton,
WA,
98314
Naval Medical Center San Diego -
34800 Bob Wilson Drive,
San Diego,
CA,
92134
Saint Augustine, FL -
3640 Gaines Road,
St. Augustine,
FL,
32084
Vincennes University – Naval Base San Diego -
3975 Norman Scott Road,
San Diego,
CA,
92136
VU at Camp Robinson -
4726 Camp Robinson Rd.,
N. Little Rock,
AR,
72118-3632
VU at NAS North Island -
NCO Bldg 650 PO Box 357024,
San Diego,
CA,
92135-7024
VU at Naval Air Facility -
1605 3rd Street, BLDG 221,
El Centro,
CA,
92243
International
Branch Campuses
None
Additional Locations
None
HLC's Notification Program for Additional Locations
Institutions that meet certain eligibility criteria may apply to participate in HLC's Notification Program for Additional Locations. This program allows institutions to open new locations after notifying HLC and receiving confirmation that the location has been added to our records, rather than applying for approval through the standard substantive change process.
Participation Status
The institution participates in the Notification Program for Additional Locations.
About HLC and Accreditation
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