Quincy University

Quincy, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Quincy University reported a 49.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Quincy University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Quincy, IL, with an SAT reference of 1080 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $20,359 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

2,197 applicants

SAT reference

1080

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,359

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Quincy University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)107010801200
ACT (composite, 1–36)212225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

44.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

70.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,010

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Quincy University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,502
$30,001 – $48,000$13,561
$48,001 – $75,000$17,804
$75,001 – $110,000$12,825
$110,000+$25,231

Top Majors at Quincy University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing41
Health Professions36
Education23
Biological & Biomedical Sciences21
Parks, Recreation & Fitness17
Psychology11
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice9
Liberal Arts & General Studies8
History6
Communication & Journalism4

Financial Aid at Quincy University

About Quincy University

Official website: https://www.quincy.edu/

Admissions: https://www.quincy.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Quincy University

What is the acceptance rate at Quincy University?

Quincy University reported a 50% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,197. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Quincy University?

The historical 50% acceptance rate suggests Quincy University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Quincy University?

The imported historical records for Quincy University include an SAT reference value of 1080 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Quincy University?

The stored historical average net price at Quincy University is $20,359 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $27,802 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Quincy University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Quincy University is 44%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Quincy University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Quincy University?

Quincy University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Quincy University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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