Judson University
| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 847-628-2500 Ext 2510 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 122 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 47 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 169 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 2 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 3 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 124 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 48 |
| Total number of freshmen | 172 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 405 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 339 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 744 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 19 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 30 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 49 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 424 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 369 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 793 |
| Total enrollment | 793 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 39% |
| 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 | 8% |
| Number of countries represented | 19 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 21% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $30,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,500 |
| Fees | $1,060 |
| Books and supplies | $1,270 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,320 |
| * 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 |
| Course level (e.g., 100, 200) | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Vincent Peluso |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| 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 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
| 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 |
| * "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 2022-2023 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Nikki Fennern |
| Admissions contact title | VP of Enrollment and Marketing |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847-879-5376 Ext 5376 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 669 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 401 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 124 |
| Number of female applicants | 190 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 135 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 48 |
| Total number of applicants | 859 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 536 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 172 |
| 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 |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Very important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 520 |
| Average SAT math score | 510 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 32% |
| 18 - 23 | 42% |
| 24 - 29 | 26% |
| Average ACT score | 21 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.1 |
| 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 | 71% |
| 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% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Nikki Fennern |
| Grad admissions contact title | Executive Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 847-879-5376 Ext 5376 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 424 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 369 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 793 |
| Total enrollment | 793 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 12 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $18,178 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $18,178 |
| Fees | $530 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 12 credit hours per year.) |