School Description

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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.

Quincy University

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Quincy University a private liberal arts Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition. It is located in Quincy, Illinois and currently enrolls around 1,300 students.

History

A small group of Franciscan friars left Germany in 1858 to serve the German-speaking population in what was then the frontier state of Illinois. In 1860, they founded the institution as St. Francis Solanus College, receiving a formal charter from the state in 1873.

The college proved to be an excellent site for the training of young Franciscan priests, and in 1917 the name was changed to the Quincy College and Seminary.

In 1932, women were admitted to the college for the first time. Until the 1960 – 61 school year and the construction of Centennial Hall, they were housed several blocks south of the main campus, in converted Victorian mansions that still exist today, though no longer owned by the school. (Stillwell Hall is now the Quincy Museum, and Bonfoy Hall is privately owned.)

In 1970 the seminary portion of the school was closed and the school renamed to simply Quincy College. The seminary campus, a mile north of the main college campus, has since been used by the college for extra dormitory space, athletic fields, and classroom and office space. The dormitory is now used as a retreat center, and the academic portion of the North Campus houses most of the Division of Mathematics and Science. North Campus has also been leased to local Police and 911 services.

In the late 1980s, the college began considering granting graduate degrees; this became a reality a few years later and in 1993 the college was officially renamed Quincy University.

Academics

At the graduate level, QU offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, a Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degree and a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree.

At the undergraduate level, QU offers a contemporary liberal arts education. Majors and concentration include Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 32 major areas of concentration. They also offer an Associate of Science degree in Aviation, and a variety of non-degree programs.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Hawks

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,130
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,330
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 75%
Other 18%
African-American 5%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 65%
Out-of-State 35%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 65%
Missouri 21%
Florida 3%
Iowa 1%
Indiana 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 75%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Mid-States Football Association)
Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 18,330    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 17,800    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 530    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,717 33%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,247 39%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 8,754 98%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,402 81%  
Any Aid:
  98%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 94% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 9%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 91%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Quincy University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

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