Quincy University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Quincy, IL
2.3 3 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,210

Location Quincy, Illinois
Website quincy.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Quincy University, a private Franciscan institution located in Quincy, Illinois, sits on a residential campus overlooking the Mississippi River approximately 135 miles north of St. Louis. Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, the university occupies a 115-acre campus characterized by a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the prominent Francis Hall, which serves as the campus's architectural centerpiece. The university maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering undergraduate programs in business, education, and sciences, with particularly recognized programs in aviation and biological sciences. Operating as an NCAA Division II institution, Quincy fields athletic teams known as the Hawks in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, with residence life centered around several traditional dormitories and suite-style housing options.

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Ratings

Quincy University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Quincy University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1000/1200
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/25
GPA 3.47

Acceptance Rate

50.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 29.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,140

Costs for Quincy University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,140
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$13,000
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,900
Total One Year Cost		$53,040

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Quincy University are Business, Education, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 24% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 11% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.