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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.
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.
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 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 580 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Quincy University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,323 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
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.
Quincy University
1800 College Ave
Quincy, IL 62301-2699
General Phone: (217) 228-5432
http://www.quincy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 95 | business management, marketing, management science, accounting, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 64 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, music teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, English, sign language translation, sociology, peace and conflict resolution, humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 15 | communication and journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, information science |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies, theology, theological and ministerial studies, philosophy |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | social work, social service professions |
| Transportation | 2 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Music | 1 | music, music management |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management, art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Quincy University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 215 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 74 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Quincy University had a total enrollment of 1,323 students (1,180 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 68% |
| Missouri | 20% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Indiana | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 978 | 885 | 90% | 246 | 28% |
| Men | 562 | 497 | 88% | 137 | 28% |
| Women | 416 | 388 | 93% | 109 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | not 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 | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $54,208 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $48,345 | 4 | $56,928 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $40,965 | 7 | $41,387 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $30,597 | 3 | $31,735 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $45,646 | 15 | $44,109 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 166 | 83 | 249 |
| Football | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 68 | 115 |
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
(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 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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