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Judson University

Elgin, Illinois 60123-1498

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Judson University is a private institution in Elgin with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 985, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 780 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,313 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,027.

Established
1913
Motto
Christus Lux Mundi
Mascot
Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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63%Acceptance
985SAT Avg
780Students
11:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$56,313Earnings 10yr
$25,027Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Judson University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 985

Reading & WritingMid: 515
435540
MathMid: 510
425540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1623

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

985

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,910
Room & Board$11,820
Books & Supplies$1,270
Total Cost of Attendance$43,951
Average Net Price$25,027
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,510
$30–48K$26,181
$48–75K$23,558
$75–110K$22,704
$110K+$29,047

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,027

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
780
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Black 10%
Hispanic 33%
Asian 2%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.3%
Freshman Retention73.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,374
8 Years$51,553
10 Years$56,313

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,900
Men
$55,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Eagles

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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