Judson University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4664 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1301 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1224 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #6041 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6408 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6498 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6691 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 798
- Graduates
- 175
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.judsonu.edu
Judson University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Judson University has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 53% | 82% |
| Applicants | 1,153 | 958 | 195 |
| Admissions | 671 | 512 | 159 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 175 | 104 | 71 |
442 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
131 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
80 or 46%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Judson University are 910-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Judson University are 16-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 376 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 316 (32%) |
| Black or African American | 106 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 56 (6%) |
| Asian | 21 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Judson University is $19,268 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,882 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,341 |
| $48-75K | $14,470 |
| $75-110K | $12,848 |
| $110K+ | $17,697 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,850 | $16,306 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,850 | $16,306 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,850 | $16,306 |
| Fee in-district | $1,060 | $530 |
| Fee in-state | $1,060 | $530 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,060 | $530 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 548 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,320 |
Judson University majors
Judson University has granted 223 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 65 master's across 6 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Reading Teacher Education. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Judson University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 23 | ||
| Architecture | 27 | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 30 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | 8 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 13 | |||
| Human Services, General | 13 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 12 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 8 | |||
| Music Management | 6 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 6 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 5 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Lay Ministry | 4 | |||
| Natural Sciences | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Interior Design | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Accounting | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | |||
| General Literature | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | |||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 223 | 65 | 7 |
Judson University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 47% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Judson University has published 137 scientific papers with 1,420 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 |
| 2007 | 1 | 20 |
| 2008 | 2 | 29 |
| 2009 | 3 | 21 |
| 2010 | 3 | 27 |
| 2011 | 1 | 27 |
| 2012 | 3 | 36 |
| 2013 | 5 | 48 |
| 2014 | 5 | 76 |
| 2015 | 6 | 100 |
| 2016 | 11 | 84 |
| 2017 | 12 | 89 |
| 2018 | 15 | 103 |
| 2019 | 13 | 96 |
| 2020 | 6 | 112 |
| 2021 | 11 | 174 |
| 2022 | 6 | 148 |
| 2023 | 2 | 132 |
Notable alumni
-
Dave Breese
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
David William Breese was an evangelical Christian pastor and theologian from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century.
General info
| Alternative names | JU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Motto | Christus Lux Mundi Christ, the Light of the World |
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 200 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1151 N State St Elgin, Illinois, 60123-1498 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 115,000 |
| Phone | 8476282500 |