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Judson University

Judson University is a small, private institution located in Elgin, il. Founded in 1963, Judson University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 781 undergraduates
cost $30,910 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Judson University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 58.2%
SAT score average 1032
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.1
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Judson University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Architecture
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $30,910
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,320
Books & supplies $1,270
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $46,000
Average financial aid package $17,290
Estimated cost $28,710 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,910
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,320
Books & supplies $1,270
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $46,000
Average financial aid package $17,290
Estimated cost $28,710 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Judson University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 781, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

1,058

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
26%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
25%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
39%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Judson University, students love their Judson Student Organization. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1151 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123-1498
phone 847-628-2500
address www.judsonu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Judson student organization

University ministries

Judson choir

Fellowship of christian athletes

Judson business society

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Judson University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Judson University?

Judson University is located in Elgin, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Judson University? 

The acceptance rate for Judson University is 58%.

What’s the average GPA for Judson University?

The average high school GPA for Judson University students was 3.1.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Judson University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Judson University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $184,000.

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