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Quincy University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Quincy University

Quincy, Illinois 62301-2699

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Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Quincy University is a private institution in Quincy with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1157, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,369 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,324.

Established

1860

Motto

"Praeco Sum Magni Regis"

Mascot

Victor E. Hawk

Type

Private college

Conference

NCAA Division II and has been a part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) for most sports since the 1995–96 school year

Division

Division II

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50%Acceptance

1157SAT Avg

1,038Students

14:1Student:Faculty

43%Grad Rate

$50,369Earnings 10yr

$17,324Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Quincy University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1157

Reading & WritingMid: 570

540630

MathMid: 580

530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2125

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1157

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,740

Room & Board$12,160

Total Cost of Attendance$45,102

Average Net Price$17,324

Median Debt at Graduation$24,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,549

$30–48K$17,317

$48–75K$15,110

$75–110K$20,733

$110K+$20,306

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,324

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (43)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,038

Gender Split

43% / 57%

Women / Men

First Generation

33%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Black 11%

Hispanic 7%

Asian 1%

Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.7%

Freshman Retention64.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,331

8 Years$48,761

10 Years$50,369

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$36,700

Men

$57,500

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

•History Francis Hall Tower 1860s-1890s A small group of Franciscan friars left Germany in 1858 to serve the German-speaking population in what was then the frontier state of Illinois.
•On February 6, 1860, they founded the institution as St.
•This school was established at the corner of 8th and Maine Street.
•Anselm Mueller, who served as president for a total of 37 years beginning in 1863, the institution moved to its current location on what is now College Avenue.
•The institution first enrolled over 1,000 students in the late 1950s.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from IL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K

111 mi(192 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

180 mi(312 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

237 mi(411 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis99 mi

MCI Kansas City183 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare230 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1068 mi · ~30h 51m drive

New York, NY916 mi · ~26h 28m drive

Hartford, CT984 mi · ~28h 26m drive

Providence, RI1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive

Albany, NY932 mi · ~26h 55m drive

Syracuse, NY816 mi · ~23h 34m drive

Rochester, NY745 mi · ~21h 31m drive

Buffalo, NY679 mi · ~19h 37m drive

Philadelphia, PA858 mi · ~24h 47m drive

Pittsburgh, PA602 mi · ~17h 23m drive

Harrisburg, PA766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Newark, NJ907 mi · ~26h 12m drive

Washington, DC768 mi · ~22h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD787 mi · ~22h 44m drive

Atlanta, GA576 mi · ~16h 38m drive

Charlotte, NC662 mi · ~19h 7m drive

Raleigh, NC752 mi · ~21h 43m drive

Miami, FL1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive

Orlando, FL972 mi · ~28h 5m drive

Tampa, FL972 mi · ~28h 5m drive

Nashville, TN362 mi · ~10h 27m drive

New Orleans, LA694 mi · ~20h 3m drive

Richmond, VA769 mi · ~22h 13m drive

Chicago, IL237 mi · ~6h 51m drive

Detroit, MI464 mi · ~13h 24m drive

Minneapolis, MN361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

St. Louis, MO111 mi · ~3h 12m drive

Kansas City, MO180 mi · ~5h 12m drive

Indianapolis, IN278 mi · ~8h 2m drive

Columbus, OH444 mi · ~12h 50m drive

Cleveland, OH519 mi · ~15h drive

Milwaukee, WI280 mi · ~8h 5m drive

Dallas, TX579 mi · ~16h 44m drive

Houston, TX738 mi · ~21h 19m drive

Austin, TX758 mi · ~21h 54m drive

San Antonio, TX830 mi · ~23h 59m drive

Los Angeles, CA1530 mi · ~44h 12m drive

San Francisco, CA1668 mi · ~48h 11m drive

San Diego, CA1513 mi · ~43h 43m drive

Seattle, WA1620 mi · ~46h 48m drive

Portland, OR1623 mi · ~46h 53m drive

Denver, CO721 mi · ~20h 50m drive

Phoenix, AZ1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive

Honolulu, HI4061 mi · ~117h 19m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

St Louis (STL)99 miles

Rental car

149 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

198 min$119-198

Kansas City (MCI)183 miles

Rental car

275 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

366 min$220-366

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Quincy University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award