Quincy University

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

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	745
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	60%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Quincy, Illinois, Quincy 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.

Quincy 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 14-to-1, Quincy University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Quincy University is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Quincy University is 69% , 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 Quincy 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

59.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,160

Cost of attendance at Quincy 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

$31,160

Cost of attendance at Quincy 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, 100 of freshman students at Quincy University received on average $26,599 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.

$26,599

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	67	31%	$4,723	$316,464
Other Federal Grant	81	38%	$5,320	$430,892
State Grant/Scholarships	44	20%	$5,016	$220,720
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	216	100%	$23,582	$5,093,801
Total Grant & Scholarships	216	100%	$26,599	$5,745,413

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Quincy 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 Quincy University students is 41.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.1%.

41.7%

African American 14.0% 7 students
white 51.7% 89 students
unknown 34.1% 14 students
hispanic 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Valley Conference
Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Quincy 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

Quincy 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

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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