Quincy University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,740

11.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,424

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

49.9%

2,197 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,280

80.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.7%

100 Graduates

About

Quincy University is a higher education institution located in Adams County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Quincy University were Registered Nursing (32 degrees awarded), Management Science (22 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (16 degrees).

In 2023, 266 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Quincy University. 52.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (207 degrees), 12.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Quincy University is $35,740, which is $11,165 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Quincy University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 368 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Quincy University is $35,740, which is $11,165 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,424.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Quincy University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,740

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Quincy University was $35,740. The cost of tuition at Quincy University is $11,165 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Quincy University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,424

2023 Value

45.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Quincy University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,424. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Quincy University grew by 45.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Quincy University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,720

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Quincy University was of $13,720 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 37.1% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Quincy University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Quincy University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.59% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Quincy University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Quincy University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 368 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Quincy University received 2,197 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 24.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,197 applicants, 1,096 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,280 students enrolled at Quincy University in 2023. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Quincy University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,096

Accepted Out of 2,197

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Quincy University was 49.9% (1,096 admissions from 2,197 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 61.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 24.8%, while admissions grew by 0.921%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Quincy University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Quincy University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Quincy University had a total enrollment of 1,280 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Quincy University is 1,030 students and the part-time enrollment is 250. This means that 80.5% of students enrolled at Quincy University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Quincy University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 6.88% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Quincy University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Black or African American Male (9.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.2%), followed by White Female (37.3%) and Black or African American Male (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Quincy University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,280 students. The full-time enrollment at Quincy University is 1,030 and the part-time enrollment is 250. This means that 80.5% of students enrolled at Quincy University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Quincy University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Quincy University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Quincy University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Quincy University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
892 enrolled students
Black or African American
119 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
88 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Quincy University is 69.7% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 6.88% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Asian, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 76 students (5.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 12 more women than men received degrees from Quincy University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Quincy University is white (207 degrees awarded). There were 12.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Quincy University is Registered Nursing (32 degrees awarded), followed by Management Science (22 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (16 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Quincy University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees awarded), Transportation (7 degrees), and History (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quincy University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,522,000 people), Secondary school teachers (530,101 people), Education administrators (275,661 people), Special education teachers (204,615 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (183,515 people).

The most specialized majors at Quincy University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees awarded), Transportation (7 degrees), History (6 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Education (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quincy University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Quincy University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees awarded), Transportation (7 degrees), History (6 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Education (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quincy University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,368,570 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (884,455 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (840,397 people), Computer Systems Design (606,817 people), and Banking & related activities (526,291 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Quincy University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
Management Science
22 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Quincy University was Registered Nursing with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Quincy University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

127

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

139

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy University, which is 0.914 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Quincy University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 7.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy University in Registered Nursing, which is 7 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Quincy University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Quincy University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
207 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Quincy University is white (207 degrees awarded). There were 12.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

6.02% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
116 degrees awarded
White Male
91 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Quincy University is white female (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (91 degrees).

Operations

Quincy University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 28.7k (0.127%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Quincy University had a total salary expenditure of 32.5M. Quincy University employs 23 Assistant professors, 17 Professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Quincy University are Male Professor (14), Male Assistant professor (12), and Female Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quincy University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

Endowment

$22.7M

2023 Endowment

2.71%

decline from 2022

Quincy University has an endowment valued at about $22.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Quincy University declined 2.71% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Quincy University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.3M

2023 Salaries

12.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Quincy University paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 31.7% of their overall expenditure ($32.5M) and a 12.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.31% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Quincy University paid a total of $3.05M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Quincy University were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Professor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quincy University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Quincy University was Male Professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Quincy University.

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