Quincy University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 217-228-8020 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 169 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 95 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 264 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 587 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 400 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 987 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 27 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 55 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 82 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 614 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 455 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,069 |
| Total enrollment | 1,072 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | 64% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 5% |
| 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 | 47% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 7% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 3% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $38,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,400 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $14,000 |
| * 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 |
| 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 |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per 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) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | December 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $28,461 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 79% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,349 |
| Scholarship or grant | $25,845 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $29,272 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 78% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,688 |
| Scholarship or grant | $27,034 |
| * "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 | 208 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 187 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 795 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 711 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 67% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $29,601 |
| 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 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Tom Oliver |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President of Enrollment Management |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 217-228-8020 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-668-4295 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 968 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 480 |
| Number of female applicants | 803 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 422 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,771 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 902 |
| 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 |
| * 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 transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | 10 years |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 24% |
| 500 - 599 | 52% |
| 600 - 699 | 22% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 18% |
| 500 - 599 | 54% |
| 600 - 699 | 26% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 1% |
| 18 - 23 | 58% |
| 24 - 29 | 33% |
| 30 - 36 | 8% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.47 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 80% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 12% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 3% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 35% |
| Between four and five years | 7% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 123 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12.34:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (116) |
| 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 | 10 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | National Alliance on Mental Illness, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SACC), Sigma Phi Eta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, CEO Club |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 69% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Priority for housing |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 | 66% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 28% |
| 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 |
| 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 undergraduate men | 614 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 455 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,069 |
| Total enrollment | 1,072 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $12,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $12,000 |
| Fees | $225 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |