Judson is found in Marion, AL. Marion is a quiet rural area. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Baptist identity. Judson is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Judson is known for its programs in music, science, and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 640.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Judson has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 311 in 2007 at the school. A very high share of students at Judson are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Judson offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Judson offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Judson College
302 Bibb St
Marion, AL 36756
General Phone: (334) 683-5100
http://www.judson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, science teaching, English teaching, math teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | history, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, English |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminology |
| Business And Management | 2 | business management, accounting and management |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | bible studies |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Judson in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 42 | 20 |
In 2007, Judson had a total enrollment of 311 students (268 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 78% |
| Mississippi | 8% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Judson offers campus housing for 249 of its 268 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marion, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 309 | 248 | 80% | 80 | 32% |
| Women | 309 | 248 | 80% | 80 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,120 |
| Room and board | $ 7,120 |
| Room charge | $ 3,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,140 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Judson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102300)
Judson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 | 4 | $59,173 | 3 | $54,090 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $48,086 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $36,545 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $51,475 | 8 | $46,806 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Basketball | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 20 | 20 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Judson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
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
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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