About Quincy University (QU)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,086
Website
www.quincy.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
A private, Roman Catholic university, Quincy University is situated in Quincy, IL. Quincy University was founded in the year 1860. The motto of the Quincy University is "Praeco Sum Magni Regis" (Latin) and its official colors are brown and white. The total enrolment stands at 1,098 students at Quincy University. Around 1,042 and 106 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has an academic staff of 78 who teach various courses to the students. Around 93% of the students are 24 and under at Quincy University. At QU around 74% are white, 11% are Black or African American, and 8% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. In its 160 years of existence, QU has produced several known personalities like Rick Hummel, Josh Kinney, Kane, and Augustus Tolton. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. QU offers a total of 99 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), and HLC Higher Learning Commission. 13 mil is the total value of endowment of the Quincy University.
Rankings
The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Quincy University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
960 - 1140
ACT Range
18 - 25
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. Quincy University has 3 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. The SAT score in the range of 950-1190 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Quincy University, must score 22 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 19 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1800 College Ave, Quincy, Illinois 62301-2699, or call (217) 222-8020.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$18,547
Average Annual Cost
$27,296
Books And Supplies
$1,250
Other Fees
$1,266
Room And Board
$10,500
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,150
Total One Year Cost
$42,462
Before applying to QU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $42,829 per year. Room and boarding ($10,500), budget for other expenses ($2,650), and the average annual tuition cost ($30,450) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
63%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
38 Graduates
Biology, General
27 Graduates
Psychology, General
18 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
17 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
17 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
17 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
15 Graduates
Marketing
14 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
14 Graduates
Human Services, General
13 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
9 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
9 Graduates
Air Transportation
8 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
7 Graduates
Computer Science
5 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
4 Graduates
Mathematics
3 Graduates
American Sign Language
3 Graduates
Chemistry
3 Graduates
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...
3 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
2 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
2 Graduates
Music
2 Graduates
Philosophy and Religious Studies, O...
2 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
2 Graduates
Education, Other
1 Graduates
History
1 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
985
Socio-Economic Diversity
32%
Part-time
10%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$58,101 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 78% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
78%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$5,500/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,000/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,000/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
brown and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
294
Total Female Athletes
126
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by QU. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,500 per year for living on campus. Quincy University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at QU costs around $5,000 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 48% and 52%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$39,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$125 - 279
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$21,599
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,279
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,617
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$18,362
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$28,979
$30K - $48K
$28,793
$48K - $75K
$26,482
$75K - $110K
$23,113
> $110K
$23,311
The financial aid department of Quincy University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Quincy University is around $19,624 and the federal grant is $4,013. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,607 as well as institutional aid worth $19,624.
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