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Judson University
Judson University admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Judson University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Judson University sits in Elgin proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Architecture, where graduates median $63,846 four years out. 38.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 708 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 59.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 860 and 1080 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Judson University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Judson University received 873 applications and admitted 551 (63.1%), with 178 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 860–1080 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Judson University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 435 | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 425 | 480 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Judson University compares
| Judson University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 47.6% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,360 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,313 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $56,313, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at Judson University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $31,360 regardless of where you're from. At Judson University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 708 — Judson University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
59.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Judson University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Judson University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Architecture | $63,846 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,153 |
| Psychology, General | $46,816 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,830 |
| Human Services, General | $38,639 |
Median earnings for these 5 Judson University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,313 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Judson University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Judson University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 860–1080 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 47.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Judson University's acceptance rate?
63.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 551 admitted from 873 applicants.
How much does Judson University cost?
At Judson University, published tuition is $31,360 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Judson University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Judson University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,313 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Lake Forest College — 56.8% admitted
- Illinois Institute of Technology — 54.9% admitted
- Illinois Wesleyan University — 39.3% admitted
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — 42.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.