Judson University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Judson University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Judson University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Elgin, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 972, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,850.
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- #5 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Illinois
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile920-1130
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
50%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
24%
Unknown
3%
Black
8%
Hispanic
27%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
17
Total Online Enrollment
573
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.50% online, 50% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
76% On-campus
24% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates53% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's10% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's38% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
37%
State Grant Aid
49%
Institution Grant Aid
89%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 7 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 8 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 9 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 12 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 13 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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