Quincy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5306 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1490 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1410 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #62 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Quincy |
| #2801 of 3,373 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 1,147
- Graduates
- 160
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- 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 62% and is among the top 23% 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 | 62% | 59% | 66% |
| Applicants | 1,760 | 968 | 792 |
| Admissions | 1,086 | 567 | 519 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 304 | 196 | 108 |
715 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
107 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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 | 973 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 117 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 73 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 66 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (4%) |
| Asian | 17 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (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 $11,985 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 | $13,187 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,938 |
| $48-75K | $17,718 |
| $75-110K | $18,930 |
| $110K+ | $21,434 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,940 | $12,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,940 | $12,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,940 | $12,000 |
| Fee in-district | $240 | |
| Fee in-state | $240 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 745 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,440 |
| Room charge | $5,500 |
| Meal charge | $5,000 |
Quincy University majors
Quincy University has granted 210 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 46 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Quincy University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 26 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Management Science | 22 | |
| Education, General | 20 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |
| Finance, General | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 11 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| General Studies | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 210 | 46 |
Quincy University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 42% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Quincy University has published 218 scientific papers with 2,087 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Botany, Horticulture, Medicine, Geology, Engineering, and Agricultural Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 | 11 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 | 6 | 29 |
| 2001 | 2 | 23 |
| 2002 | 13 | 44 |
| 2003 | 1 | 32 |
| 2004 | 6 | 30 |
| 2005 | 5 | 35 |
| 2006 | 5 | 33 |
| 2007 | 9 | 29 |
| 2008 | 23 | 49 |
| 2009 | 12 | 42 |
| 2010 | 4 | 61 |
| 2011 | 9 | 74 |
| 2012 | 7 | 102 |
| 2013 | 7 | 74 |
| 2014 | 6 | 104 |
| 2015 | 12 | 98 |
| 2016 | 7 | 123 |
| 2017 | 3 | 104 |
| 2018 | 4 | 96 |
| 2019 | 10 | 128 |
| 2020 | 7 | 147 |
| 2021 | 3 | 154 |
| 2022 | 9 | 185 |
| 2023 | 10 | 152 |
Quincy University alumni
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John Mahoney
- Occupations
- stage actorcomedianfilm actorvoice actoractor
- Biography
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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, baptized Augustine Tolton, was the first Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be Black. (The Healy brothers, who preceded him, all passed for White.) The name "Augustus" and "Augustine" are both found in historical records. Tolton’s baptismal record lists his name as Augustine and Augustine is also listed on his grave.
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Francis G. Slay
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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 "Josh" 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 | 188 |
| 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 |