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Quincy University

Quincy University

Quincy University or QU was established because of the initiative taken by the Franciscan friars who felt the need to educate the German-speaking population. The College was established in 1860 as the St. Francis Solanus College in Quincy, Illinois. Its name was changed in 1917 to Quincy College and Seminary. In 1932 women were first seen on the college campus. Again in 1970 the college was rechristened and given its present name when the seminary was closed. Approximately 1,100 students enroll in the college.

The College offers courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. At an undergraduate level, the college provides contemporary liberal arts education. The graduate level courses include an MBA degree, a Masters of Science in Education as well as a Masters of Theology degree.

QU hosts a number of men’s and woman’s sports teams which compete in NCAA division II. The teams, which participate in basketball, soccer, football and tennis, are also a part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Overview of Quincy University

Quincy University is in Quincy, IL. 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.

Areas of Study

Quincy University offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.

Quincy University Selectivity

Not all applicants to Quincy University are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 580 in 2007-2008.

Faculty

The most successful professors at Quincy University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 1,323 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).

Student Life

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.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Quincy University

Quincy University
1800 College Ave
Quincy, IL 62301-2699
General Phone: (217) 228-5432
http://www.quincy.edu

Quincy University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management95business management, marketing, management science, accounting, finance
Education and Teaching64education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, music teaching, art education
Liberal Arts29liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, English, sign language translation, sociology, peace and conflict resolution, humanities
Nursing and Emergency Medicine20registered nursing
Science16biology, chemistry
Media15communication and journalism, broadcast journalism
Therapy and Counseling13psychology
Security and Law Enforcement11criminal justice and safety
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy10sports and fitness management, athletic trainer
Computer Science and Engineering6computer science, information science
Photography and Commercial Art4commercial art
Religion and Philosophy3philosophy and religious studies, theology, theological and ministerial studies, philosophy
Family and Social Work3social work, social service professions
Transportation2commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations
Music1music, music management
Art Studies0arts management, art studies
Conservation and Resource Management0environmental science
Medical Support and Technology0clinical lab tech
Mathematics0mathematics
Engineering0engineering

Number of programs and degrees for Quincy University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree21546
Master's degree743
Associate's degree31
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Quincy University had a total enrollment of 1,323 students (1,180 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men56%
Women44%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate68%
Graduate32%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black5%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
Unknown25%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1926%
20-2126%
22-2417%
25-298%
30-346%
35-394%
40-495%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois68%
Missouri20%
Florida6%
Indiana2%

Quincy University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time100 %

Quincy University Room and Board (2007)

Quincy University offers campus housing for 813 of its 1,180 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Quincy, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Quincy University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total97888590%24628%
Men56249788%13728%
Women41638893%10928%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450530
SAT Math440580
ACT Verbal1825
ACT Math1825
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT7%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT93%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Quincy University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 20,790
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 20,790
Room and board$ 7,900
Room charge$ 4,240
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,520
Books and supplies$ 1,250
Other expenses$ 2,560

Financial Aid:
Quincy University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174500)

Quincy University Faculty

Quincy University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured164
Non-tenured, but on tenure track117
Non-tenured and not on tenure track77

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year12$54,2081*
Associate professoracademic year5$48,3454$56,928
Assistant professoracademic year13$40,9657$41,387
Instructoracademic year3$30,5973$31,735
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year34$45,64615$44,109

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Quincy University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballMid-States Football Association
BasketballGreat Lakes Valley Conference
BaseballGreat Lakes Valley Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total16683249
Football75075
Basketball161531
Baseball28028
All Other Sports4768115

Quincy University Degree Programs (2007)

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

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
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
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

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Quincy University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Quincy University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%Quincy University Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Quincy University % students on athletic fin. aid
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Quincy University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Quincy University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Quincy University Female % of student body
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Quincy University % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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