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Quincy University
Quincy University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Quincy University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Quincy University anchors the college town of Quincy, IL, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $78,599 four years out. 29.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,010 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1250 — above the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Quincy University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Quincy University received 2,197 applications and admitted 1,096 (49.9%), with 327 enrolling.
Quincy University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1070–1250 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Quincy University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Quincy University compares
| Quincy University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 50.9% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,140 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,369 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $50,369, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at Quincy University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,140 regardless of where you're from. At Quincy University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,010 — Quincy University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
45% graduate within six years. Roughly 55% don't — ask a Quincy University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Quincy University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,599 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,841 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $58,745 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $58,139 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,610 |
Median earnings for these 5 Quincy University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,369 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Quincy University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Quincy University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 50.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Quincy University's acceptance rate?
49.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,096 admitted from 2,197 applicants.
How much does Quincy University cost?
At Quincy University, published tuition is $37,140 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Quincy University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Quincy University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,369 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Olivet Nazarene University — 55.9% admitted
- Methodist College — 38.9% admitted
- Lake Forest College — 56.8% admitted
- Judson University — 47.6% 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.