Quincy University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5232 of 0 | In the World |
| # 1458 of 0 | In North America |
| # 1377 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 59 of 100 | In Illinois |
| # 1 of 2 | In Quincy, IL |
| # 2980 of 3,607 | For Horticulture |
| Top 1-3 | For 2 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
51%
Enrollment
2,856
Average SAT
1,100
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$19,477 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,072
Graduates
138
Male:Female Ratio
55:45
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Quincy University has an acceptance rate of 51% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 51% | 51% |
| Applicants | 1,771 | 968 | 803 |
| Admissions | 902 | 480 | 422 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 266 | 169 | 97 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 65% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 7% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 11% |
| â– Unknown | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Quincy University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Quincy University majors
Quincy University has granted 198 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, and 31 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Quincy University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 15 |
| Management Science | 18 | - |
| Education, General | - | 16 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | - |
| Psychology, General | 8 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | - |
| General Studies | 7 | - |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 7 | - |
| History, General | 6 | - |
| Accounting | 5 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | - |
| Finance, General | 4 | - |
| Human Services, General | 4 | - |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 3 | - |
| Computer Science | 3 | - |
| Forensic Psychology | 3 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Music, General | 2 | - |
| Business Analytics | 1 | - |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 1 | - |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 198 | 31 |
Publications & Citations
Quincy University has published 280 scientific papers with 3,032 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Botany, Engineering, Medicine, Horticulture, Physics, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Environmental Science |
169
/ 2,286
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
167
/ 2,270
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
142
/ 1,063
|
| Ecology |
121
/ 1,963
|
| Botany |
105
/ 1,679
|
| Engineering |
89
/ 1,234
|
| Medicine |
81
/ 1,015
|
| Horticulture |
81
/ 1,438
|
| Physics |
76
/ 1,058
|
| Geography and Cartography |
74
/ 829
|
| Agricultural Science |
73
/ 1,152
|
| Geology |
72
/ 1,347
|
| Chemistry |
69
/ 754
|
| Computer Science |
63
/ 873
|
| Political Science |
60
/ 449
|
| Philosophy |
60
/ 375
|
| Sociology |
58
/ 430
|
| Paleontology |
57
/ 933
|
| History |
56
/ 453
|
| Business |
54
/ 947
|
| Law |
54
/ 412
|
| Genetics |
47
/ 645
|
| Zoology |
47
/ 505
|
| Archaeology |
43
/ 410
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
33
/ 499
|
| Psychology |
33
/ 272
|
| Mathematics |
33
/ 575
|
| Biochemistry |
33
/ 344
|
| Marketing |
32
/ 732
|
| Forestry |
30
/ 561
|
| Materials Science |
29
/ 233
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
28
/ 66
|
| Economics |
26
/ 192
|
| Organic chemistry |
24
/ 230
|
| Art & Design |
23
/ 119
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
23
/ 243
|
| Pathology |
23
/ 188
|
| Statistics |
18
/ 218
|
| Demography |
17
/ 237
|
| Optics |
16
/ 322
|
Annual publication & citation counts
11 Notable alumni
1. Dietrich C. Smith
1840-1914 (aged 74)
politician
Dietrich Conrad Smith was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
2. El Tappe
1927-1998 (aged 71)
baseball player
Elvin Walter Tappe was an American professional baseball player, a catcher for the Chicago Cubs between 1954 and 1962, who was best known as a member of Philip K. Wrigley's College of Coaches during the 1961 and 1962 seasons.
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3. Zoe Nicholson
women's rights activist
writer
Zoe Nicholson is a feminist activist, author, and a longtime member of the National Organization for Women. Openly lesbian, she is known for her work as an independent historian of Alice Paul as well as her role in the campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment.
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4. Scott L. Thoele
1958-. (aged 68)
military personnel
Scott L. Thoele is a retired major general in the National Guard of the United States. His final assignment was as Deputy Commanding General for the Reserve Component of United States Army Forces Command. Thoele previously served as Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard, United States Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth. He retired on 30 September 2015 after 14...
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All 11 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1860
Motto
Praeco Sum Magni RegisI am the herald of the Great King
Colors
brown, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total staff
215
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address
1800 College Ave Quincy, Illinois, 62301-2699 United States
City Population
39,000
Phone
2172228020
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