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Quincy University is in Quincy, Illinois. Quincy is a self-contained town. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Quincy University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Quincy University offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Quincy University are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 550 in 2005. People seek out Quincy University, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,359 students study at Quincy University (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Quincy University offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Great Lakes Valley Conference and Mid-States Football Association athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Quincy University stands as a Catholic, independent, liberal arts institution of higher learning in the Franciscan tradition. Inspired by the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, we respect each person as a sister or brother with dignity, value, and worth. We work for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. We prepare men and women for leadership and for the transformation of the world by educating them to seek knowledge that leads to wisdom. We welcome and invite all to share our spirit and life."
More complete details are provided below.
Quincy University
1800 College Ave
Quincy, IL 62301-2699
General Phone: (217) 222-8020
Admissions Phone: (217) 228-5215
Financial Aid Phone: (217) 228-5260
http://www.quincy.edu
Quincy University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 71 | elementary school teaching, education, special ed, music teaching, physical education teaching, art education |
| Business And Management | 68 | business management, management science, finance, marketing, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, peace and conflict resolution, humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 9 | communication and journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social service professions, social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | theology, philosophy, theological and ministerial studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, information science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management, art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Music | 0 | music, music management |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Quincy University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 228 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 45 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Quincy University had a total enrollment of 1,359 students (1,111 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 66% |
| Missouri | 21% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Quincy University offers campus housing for 836 of its 1,111 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Quincy, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 986 | 926 | 94% | 202 | 22% |
| Men | 479 | 443 | 92% | 102 | 23% |
| Women | 507 | 483 | 95% | 100 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (217) 228-5215
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,330 |
| Room and board | $ 6,590 |
| Room charge | $ 3,540 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid:
Quincy University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (217) 228-5260
Quincy University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $51,135 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $43,148 | 6 | $45,665 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $36,677 | 3 | $33,519 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $43,912 | 11 | $42,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 79 | 240 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 62 | 106 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Quincy University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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