Judson University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	548
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	62%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Elgin, Illinois, Judson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Judson University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Judson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Judson University is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Judson University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,870

Cost of attendance at Judson University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,870

Cost of attendance at Judson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Judson University received on average $22,542 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,542

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	56	36%	$4,655	$260,652
Other Federal Grant	56	36%	$5,026	$281,482
State Grant/Scholarships	48	31%	$4,435	$212,888
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	128	83%	$21,674	$2,774,213
Total Grant & Scholarships	145	94%	$22,542	$3,268,583

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Judson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Judson University students is 66.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.3%.

66.9%

asian 66.7% 4 students
African American 37.5% 3 students
white 75.6% 59 students
unknown 50.0% 11 students
hispanic 57.1% 12 students
International Students 80.0% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-States Football Association
Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Judson University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Judson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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