Quincy University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 217-222-8020 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Date founded | 1860 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 70 acres |
| County | Adams |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 215 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 112 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 327 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 584 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 427 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,011 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 12 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 19 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 31 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 596 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 446 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,042 |
| Number of male graduate students | 59 |
| Number of female graduate students | 54 |
| Total number of graduate students | 113 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 655 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 500 |
| Total enrollment | 1,155 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| White | 67% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 6% |
| 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 | 44% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 39 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 6% |
| Number of countries represented | 23 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 4% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $37,140 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,140 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,780 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Tom Oliver |
| Financial aid contact title | VP Enrollment Management |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217-228-5260 |
| 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) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $28,583 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 80% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,021 |
| Scholarship or grant | $26,722 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $27,273 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 78% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,652 |
| Scholarship or grant | $25,045 |
| Work study | $1,454 |
| * "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 | 266 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 226 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 789 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 681 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 77% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $26,473 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| State loans | 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 |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Tom Oliver |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President of Enrollment Management |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 217-688-4295 Ext 4295 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-688-4295 Ext 4295 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1,475 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 677 |
| Number of female applicants | 702 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 414 |
| Total number of applicants | 2,177 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,091 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | August 15 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | December 15 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | January 15 |
| Number who applied for early action | 1,013 |
| Number who were admitted via early action | 658 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.5 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Audition for music majors, portfolio recommended for art majors |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Important |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Important |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| School uses a waiting list | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 12% |
| 500 - 599 | 60% |
| 600 - 699 | 27% |
| 700 - 800 | 1% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 15% |
| 500 - 599 | 58% |
| 600 - 699 | 24% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 3% |
| 18 - 23 | 57% |
| 24 - 29 | 37% |
| 30 - 36 | 3% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.5 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 74% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 48% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 28% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 63% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 31% |
| Between four and five years | 8% |
| Between five and six years | 2% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for some students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 128 |
| Student faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | N/a |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | 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 | American University (Washington Semester Program) |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (221) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Brenner Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 30 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Environmental Club, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, GSA |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 98% |
| 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 |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 62% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 31% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 40% |
| 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 |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Internships and practica |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Karen Rabe |
| Grad admissions contact title | Graduate and Professional Studies Coordinator |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 217-688-4295 Ext 4295 |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 800-688-4295 Ext 4295 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 17 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 15 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 32 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 42 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 39 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 81 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 59 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 54 |
| Total number of graduate students | 113 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 596 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 446 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,042 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 655 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 500 |
| Total enrollment | 1,155 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $12,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $12,000 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |