Quincy University
Quincy University is a private research university in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling about 1,010 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 50.93% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,369 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $37,140
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,359 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 50.93% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,010 97.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.04%
- Average SAT Score: 1098
Quincy University: what the data shows
Common questions about Quincy University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Quincy University?
Quincy University is located in Quincy, IL (ZIP 62301-2699).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Quincy University public or private?
Quincy University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Quincy University cost?
Published tuition: $37,140.
Average net price after aid: $20,359.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,502 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,561 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,804 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,825 |
| $110,001+ | $25,231 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $148,560.
How hard is it to get into Quincy University?
Admission rate: 50.93%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1098 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Quincy University?
Total enrollment: 1,010 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Quincy University?
150%-time completion rate: 45.04%.
First-year retention: 70.0%.
What do graduates of Quincy University earn?
Median earnings: $43,331 six years after entry; $50,369 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,000.
29.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Quincy University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (242 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (23 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (21 completions)
- CIP 521301 (20 completions)
- CIP 520201 (19 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (16 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (16 completions)
- CIP 310504 (9 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (8 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Quincy University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 50.93%; completion rate 45.04%; median earnings $50,369 at 10 years; net price $20,359. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$37,140
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Quincy University was $37,140.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,359
2024 Value
In 2024 Quincy University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,359.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,436 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,359 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$148,560 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Quincy University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Quincy University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Quincy University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,834 | $25,834 | $17,152 |
| 2014 | $26,572 | $26,572 | $16,734 |
| 2015 | $26,998 | $26,998 | $17,102 |
| 2016 | $27,128 | $27,128 | $18,960 |
| 2017 | $27,770 | $27,770 | $17,187 |
| 2018 | $28,562 | $28,562 | $13,869 |
| 2019 | $30,450 | $30,450 | $17,497 |
| 2020 | $31,160 | $31,160 | $16,466 |
| 2021 | $31,160 | $31,160 | $16,178 |
| 2022 | $31,940 | $31,940 | $17,979 |
| 2023 | $35,740 | $35,740 | $17,324 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
50.93% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1098
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Quincy University in 2024 is 1,010 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.50% 100% Completion Time
45.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.50% of students graduating from Quincy University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Quincy University.
Return on Investment
$24,000 Median Student Debt
$50,369 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
518.51% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Quincy University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 23 completions
General Biological Sciences: 21 completions
CIP 52.1301: 20 completions
CIP 52.0201: 19 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 16 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 16 completions
CIP 31.0504: 9 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 8 completions
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure: 8 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 242 completions
Most popular programs at Quincy University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Quincy University graduates.
About
Quincy University is a private non-profit institution located in Quincy, IL, offering 38 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,010 students. The admission rate is 50.93%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1098. The institution maintains a 45.04% graduation rate. Approximately 29.73% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Quincy, IL 62301-2699
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Quincy University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Quincy University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $37,140 and average net price is $20,359 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Quincy University?
The admission rate is 50.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Quincy University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Quincy University reports midpoint SAT about 1098 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Quincy University earn?
Median earnings are $43,331 six years after entry and $50,369 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Quincy University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Quincy University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,000.
How big is Quincy University?
Total enrollment is about 1,010 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Quincy University public or private?
Quincy University is a private nonprofit institution located in Quincy, IL.
Is Quincy University an HBCU?
No. Quincy University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Quincy University a tribal college?
No. Quincy University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Quincy University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Quincy University does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.1%).
Is Quincy University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Quincy University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.