Overview of Quincy University

Founded in 1860, Quincy University is a private Roman Catholic institution located in Quincy, Illinois. The institution’s roughly 1,500 students are backed by a student/faculty ratio of 14 to 1, and a mean class size of 20. With over 40 student organizations and clubs, several intramurals, two sororities, and a fraternity, there is plenty to do on campus. The Quincy Hawks play in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) for most sports.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,188 (1,087 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 53% Male/47% Female
• 90% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $30,450
• Books: $1,250
• Room and Board: $10,500
• Other Expenses: $2,150
• Total Cost: $44,350

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 90%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $22,699
  • Loans: $5,779

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; and Education

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 63%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 37%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 52%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Quincy University Admissions

Quincy University is an accessible school, admitting around two-thirds of applicants each year. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants should complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps.

Admissions Data                        

• Quincy University Acceptance Rate: 68%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 490/580
  • SAT Math: 470/560
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 18/25
  • ACT English: 18/25
  • ACT Math: 17/25

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Quincy University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Quincy University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Fresno, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Quincy University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Georgia State University, State University of New York at Fredonia, Montclair State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of California, Merced, La Salle University, Liberty University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Quincy University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Quincy University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://discover.quincy.edu/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.quincy.edu/admissions/apply-now/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.quincy.edu/admissions/graduate-students/

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.quincy.edu/admissions/apply-now/