Quincy University
PrivateQuincy, IL
Located in Quincy, IL, Quincy University is a private small school with roughly 1,010 undergraduates. Quincy University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 51%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $78,599/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Quincy University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Quincy University weighs your application
From Quincy University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Quincy University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Quincy University look for in applicants?
Per Quincy University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, application essay, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Quincy University's acceptance rate?
Quincy University in Quincy, IL admits approximately 51% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Quincy University?
Admitted students at Quincy University typically score between 1000–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Quincy University?
Admitted students at Quincy University typically score between 20–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Quincy University cost?
Quincy University's total cost of attendance is reported at $50,091 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Quincy University require students to live on campus?
No -- Quincy University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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