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Quincy University

Quincy University is a small, private institution located in Quincy, il. Founded in 1860, Quincy University offers undergraduate degrees in 43 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,027 undergraduates
cost $31,940 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Quincy 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 61.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
15
111 days away Application deadline date

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December
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Quincy University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

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

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Education, General
Marketing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,940
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,440
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $2,290
Cost of attendance* $45,670
Average financial aid package $27,273
Estimated cost $18,397 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,940
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,440
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $2,290
Cost of attendance* $45,670
Average financial aid package $27,273
Estimated cost $18,397 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Quincy University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,027, with gender binary students split 54% male and 46% female.

Total enrollment

1,192

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
59%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Quincy University, students love their Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1800 College Ave, Quincy, IL 62301-2699
phone 217-222-8020
address https://www.quincy.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Collegiate entrepreneur organization

Fellowship of christian athletes

Environmental club

Student athlete advisory committee

Gsa

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is Quincy University?

Quincy University is located in Quincy, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Quincy University? 

The acceptance rate for Quincy University is 62%.

What’s the average GPA for Quincy University?

The average high school GPA for Quincy University students was 3.5.

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at Quincy University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $182,680.

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