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Quincy University, Illinois

Overview of Quincy University

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.

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 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.

Faculty

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

Student Body

Approximately 1,359 students study at Quincy University (in 2005).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Quincy University

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Quincy University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching71elementary school teaching, education, special ed, music teaching, physical education teaching, art education
Business And Management68business management, management science, finance, marketing, accounting
Liberal Arts25liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, peace and conflict resolution, humanities
Nursing And Emergency Medicine21registered nursing
Science17biology, chemistry
Therapy And Counseling13psychology
Security And Law Enforcement13criminal justice and safety
Media9communication and journalism, broadcast journalism
Family And Social Work9social service professions, social work
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy7sports and fitness management, athletic trainer
Religion And Philosophy6theology, philosophy, theological and ministerial studies
Computer Science And Engineering5computer science, information science
Photography And Commercial Art4commercial art
Mathematics2mathematics
Transportation1commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations
Fine Arts1fine arts
Medical Assistant And Technician1clinical lab tech
Art Studies0arts management, art studies
Conservation And Resource Management0environmental science
Music0music, music management
Engineering0engineering

Number of programs and degrees for Quincy University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree22845
Master's degree452
Associate's degree01

Student Body

In 2005, Quincy University had a total enrollment of 1,359 students (1,111 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men50%
Women50%
Full-Time100%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate54%
Graduate46%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White64%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races31%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1928%
20-2127%
22-2416%
25-297%
30-345%
35-393%
40-496%
50-645%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois66%
Missouri21%
Florida4%
Indiana1%
Iowa1%
Hawaii1%
Arizona1%

Quincy University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %

Quincy University Room and Board (2005)

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.

Quincy University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total98692694%20222%
Men47944392%10223%
Women50748395%10021%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal440540
SAT Math460550
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1824
ACT Composite2024

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT9%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT91%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (217) 228-5215

Quincy University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Quincy University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured217
Non-tenured, but on tenure track103
Non-tenured and not on tenure track31

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year13$51,1352*
Associate professoracademic year10$43,1486$45,665
Assistant professoracademic year10$36,6773$33,519
Instructoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year34$43,91211$42,883

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

Quincy University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

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

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total16179240
Football77077
Basketball141731
Baseball26026
All Other Sports4462106

Quincy University Degree Programs (2005)

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

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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 6%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 students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Quincy University % of students from other states
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%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
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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