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Judson University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Elgin, IL
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

960
Judson University overview
Judson University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Judson University, located in Elgin, Illinois, sits on a 90-acre campus alongside the Fox River approximately 45 miles northwest of Chicago. Founded in 1963 as a branch of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Judson operates as a private evangelical Christian liberal arts institution. The campus features traditional collegiate Gothic architecture alongside modern academic buildings, with student residence halls concentrated on the river-facing portion of the grounds. While maintaining its Christian heritage, the university offers undergraduate programs across multiple disciplines, with notable strengths in architecture, education, and business, alongside an NAIA Division II athletic program where the Judson Eagles compete in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The university maintains a residential campus environment, requiring most undergraduate students to live in campus housing during their academic career.

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Ratings

Judson University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Judson University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 816/1118
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/24
  • GPA 3.16

Acceptance Rate

47.6%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 39.2%
  • Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,360
Costs for Judson University
Fee Cost
Tuition $31,360
Books and Supplies $1,270
Other Fees $1,060
Room and Board $12,320
Budget for Other Expenses $2,500
Total One Year Cost $48,510
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Judson University are Business, Education, and Human Services. 38% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 10% in Human Services.

  • Business 38%
  • Education 15%
  • Human Services 10%
  • Architecture 6%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 5%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146339.

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Last updated: August 2026