Judson College is now known as Judson University. It is located in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1913 as the undergraduate division of Northern Seminary. It became Judson College in 1963 and was later renamed into Judson University in 2007. Judson University offers liberal arts education under its undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Adult education programs are also offered at Judson University.
Students actively participate in athletics at Judson University. The athletic teams at the University are known as Eagles. The University’s official mascot is an eagle. The varsity athletic teams at Judson University include men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, tennis and golf teams. Judson University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC), and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
Judson is located in a medium-sized city, in Elgin, IL. The school is officially a Baptist school. Judson is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Judson is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study business and management, architecture and planning, and family and social work.
Judson maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Judson offers classes to 1,236 students (1,083 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Judson does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions. Judson offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Judson University
1151 N State St
Elgin, IL 60123-1498
General Phone: (847) 628-2500
http://www.judsonu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 145 | business administration, human resources, business management, management information systems, accounting, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 56 | elementary school teaching, teacher education, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, art education, music teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | human services |
| Architecture And Planning | 39 | architecture |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | youth ministry, religious music, bible studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Media | 12 | communication and journalism, media studies, communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | history, interdisciplinary studies, English |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry |
Number of programs and degrees for Judson in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 343 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 2 |
In 2007, Judson had a total enrollment of 1,236 students (1,083 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 29% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 67% |
| Wisconsin | 6% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Judson offers campus housing for 520 of its 1,083 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Elgin, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,420 |
| Room and board | $ 7,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Judson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170000)
Judson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $63,437 | 5 | $65,674 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $52,588 | 7 | $59,664 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $46,658 | 12 | $47,899 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $55,262 | 26 | $53,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 51 | 114 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 43 | 70 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Judson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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