Judson University

1151 North State Street
Elgin, IL 60123

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https://www.judsonu.edu/
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Main telephone 847-628-2510 Ext 2510
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Denomination Baptist
Date founded 1963
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 90 acres
County Kane
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Number of full time, freshmen men 104
Number of full time, freshmen women 70
Total number of full time freshmen 174
Number of full time, undergraduate men 486
Number of full time, undergraduate women 422
Total number of full time undergraduates 908
Number of part time, undergraduate men 16
Number of part time, undergraduate women 48
Total number of part time undergraduates 64
Total number of undergraduate males 502
Total number of undergraduate females 470
Total number of undergraduate students 972
Number of male graduate students 75
Number of female graduate students 97
Total number of graduate students 172
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 577
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 567
Total enrollment 1,144
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 11%
Hispanic 39%
White 35%
Race/ethnicity unknown 4%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 26%
Number of states and territories represented 40
Percentage of students from outside the US 5%
Number of countries represented 19
Percentage of students 25 or older 21%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
Full time costs are based on x units per year 30 credits
In-state tuition $29,850
Out-of-state tuition $29,850
Fees $1,060
Books and supplies $1,270
Room and board (live on campus)* $11,320
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Children of alumni Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)
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Financial aid contact person Vincent Peluso
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 847-628-2535
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) May 1
School year financial aid data is from 2021-2022
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $18,937
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 32%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $4,201
Scholarship or grant $7,732
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $17,290
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 52%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,530
Scholarship or grant $7,219
Work study $1,780
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 165
Number of freshmen who received aid 140
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 784
Number of undergraduates who received aid 682
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 74%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $24,978
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Nikki Fennern
Admissions contact title VP of Enrollment and Marketing
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-879-5376 Ext 5376
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
Number of male applicants 960
Number of male applicants accepted 521
Number of female applicants 188
Number of female applicants accepted 157
Total number of applicants 1,148
Total number of applicants accepted 678
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $50
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.0
High school GPA Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Recommended, but not required
Other application materials Minimum ACT score of 21, lifestyle statement
Other application materials Required for all students
Recommended exams SAT or ACT
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 31%
500 - 599 43%
600 - 699 17%
700 - 800 1%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 520
SAT math
400 - 499 35%
500 - 599 41%
600 - 699 14%
700 - 800 1%
Average SAT math score 510
ACT score
12 - 17 35%
18 - 23 35%
24 - 29 15%
30 - 36 15%
Average ACT score 21
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.26
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 46%
Percentage in top 25% 17%
Percentage in top 10% 3%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 61%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 43%
Between four and five years 6%
Between five and six years 3%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 225
Student faculty ratio 10:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 60 semester hours
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 semester hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, AuSable Institute, New York Center for Art & Media Studies, Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, Dark Horse Studios (Franklin, TN)
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (140)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Benjamin P. Browne Library
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Yes
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 36
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Judson Student Organization, University Ministries, Judson Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Judson Business Society
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Percentage of students who live on campus 50%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 70%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed, men only, women only
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing application deadline August 1
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Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 51%
Was counseled by the career services office 25%
Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Other career services Career events on campus
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Grad admissions contact person Nikki Fennern
Grad admissions contact title Executive Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-879-5376 Ext 5376
Number of full time, male graduate students 64
Number of full time, female graduate students 77
Total number of full time graduate students 141
Number of part time, male graduate students 11
Number of part time, female graduate students 20
Total number of part time graduate students 31
Total number of male graduate students 75
Total number of female graduate students 97
Total number of graduate students 172
Number of undergraduate men 502
Number of undergraduate women 470
Total number of undergraduate students 972
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 577
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 567
Total enrollment 1,144
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $16,306
Out-of-state tuition* $16,306
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.