Quincy University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Quincy, IL that costs an average of $22,711 a year after financial aid, admits 51% of applicants and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,711
Acceptance rate
51%
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$55,330

Private nonprofitTown (remote)1,010 undergraduates

Cost of Quincy University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$52,057
Tuition and fees, in-state$38,400
Housing and food (on campus)$14,000
Average net price after aid$22,711

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,113
$30,001–48,000$17,972
$48,001–75,000$20,717
$75,001–110,000$20,863
$110,001+$26,162

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Quincy University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate51%
Average SAT1,098
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)490–600
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)510–600
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)20–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$48,075
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$55,330
Rank in Illinois (earnings)51st of 65 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,500
Typical monthly loan payment$244 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans57%

Majors and programs at Quincy University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (40)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55$75,424$10,875
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods42$45,964$22,755
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29$37,839$19,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness33$37,556$24,450
Accounting and Related Services14——
Agricultural Business and Management———
Air Transportation10——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology———
Biology37—$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
Chemistry8——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology6——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions———
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other8——
Computer Science6——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1——
Criminal Justice and Corrections18——
Data Analytics4——
Design and Applied Arts3——
Education, Other1——
English Language and Literature3——
Finance and Financial Management Services12——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences9——
History12——
Human Services9——
Information Science/Studies1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities10——
Marketing32——
Mathematics2——
Music2——
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other4——
Political Science and Government12——
Psychology12——
Psychology, Other———
Public Health———
Security Science and Technology5——
Special Education and Teaching10——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations39$56,097—
Education40$42,401—

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———

Similar colleges in Illinois

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Rockford UniversityRockford$22,58193%$58,999
Greenville UniversityGreenville$20,90598%$49,304
Illinois CollegeJacksonville$18,76378%$57,546
Knox CollegeGalesburg$19,29271%$56,244
University of St FrancisJoliet$15,96165%$69,137
Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights$15,15585%$60,507
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest$17,21793%$56,714
Millikin UniversityDecatur$16,65267%$57,738

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About Quincy University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationQuincy, IL
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates1,010
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitequincy.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Quincy University's acceptance rate?

Quincy University admits 51% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,098 on the SAT.

How much does Quincy University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $52,057 a year (tuition and fees: $38,400). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,711 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,113.

How much do Quincy University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $55,330 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 51st of 65 similar colleges in Illinois. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,424 a year after graduation).

What is Quincy University's graduation rate?

44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.