Quincy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5367 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1494 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1414 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #63 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Quincy |
| #2937 of 3,576 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 1,130
- Graduates
- 150
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.quincy.edu
Quincy University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Quincy University has an acceptance rate of 50% and is among the top 15% 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 | 50% | 46% | 58% |
| Applicants | 2,197 | 1,475 | 722 |
| Admissions | 1,096 | 677 | 419 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 327 | 215 | 112 |
729 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
72 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Quincy University are 1070-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Quincy University are 21-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 892 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 119 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 88 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 81 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 76 (6%) |
| Asian | 19 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Quincy University is $17,424 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 | $11,549 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,317 |
| $48-75K | $15,110 |
| $75-110K | $20,733 |
| $110K+ | $20,306 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,740 | $11,250 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,740 | $11,250 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,740 | $11,250 |
| Fee in-district | $225 | |
| Fee in-state | $225 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $225 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 745 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,160 |
| Room charge | $5,500 |
| Meal charge | $5,000 |
Quincy University majors
Quincy University has granted 198 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 48 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Quincy University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 24 |
| Education, General | 24 | |
| Management Science | 19 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Human Services, General | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Business Analytics | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 2 | |
| General Studies | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 1 | |
| Education, Other | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 198 | 48 |
Quincy University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 36% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Quincy University has published 269 scientific papers with 2,837 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Botany, Engineering, Horticulture, Medicine, Agricultural Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 |
| 1997 | 7 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 | 15 |
| 1999 | 2 | 16 |
| 2000 | 7 | 29 |
| 2001 | 4 | 24 |
| 2002 | 13 | 60 |
| 2003 | 1 | 42 |
| 2004 | 6 | 36 |
| 2005 | 5 | 40 |
| 2006 | 7 | 40 |
| 2007 | 14 | 35 |
| 2008 | 22 | 60 |
| 2009 | 13 | 52 |
| 2010 | 4 | 67 |
| 2011 | 7 | 74 |
| 2012 | 11 | 118 |
| 2013 | 8 | 98 |
| 2014 | 6 | 110 |
| 2015 | 9 | 124 |
| 2016 | 6 | 161 |
| 2017 | 4 | 117 |
| 2018 | 7 | 132 |
| 2019 | 11 | 166 |
| 2020 | 9 | 186 |
| 2021 | 3 | 209 |
| 2022 | 9 | 232 |
| 2023 | 10 | 202 |
| 2024 | 14 | 245 |
Quincy University alumni
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John Mahoney
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm actorcomedianstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Charles John Mahoney was an English-American actor. He played retired police officer Martin Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier from 1993 to 2004, receiving nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Augustine Tolton
- Occupations
- Catholic priest
- Biography
-
John Augustus Tolton was an African American who served as first Black Catholic priest in the United States, ordained in Rome in 1886. He was preceded by the Healy brothers, Catholic priests who passed as White.
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Francis G. Slay
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Francis Gerard Slay is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 45th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri from 2001 to 2017. The first mayor of the city of St. Louis to be elected to the office four consecutive times, Slay is the longest-serving mayor in St. Louis history. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Josh Kinney
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Joshua Thomas Kinney is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, and Seattle Mariners. He threw a slider, four-seam fastball, curveball, and a two-seam fastball.
General info
| Founded | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Praeco Sum Magni Regis I am the herald of the Great King |
| Colors | brown, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 196 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1800 College Ave Quincy, Illinois, 62301-2699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |
| Phone | 2172228020 |