Quincy University

Quincy, IL · Private

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Admission rate

Quincy University admitted 50.9% of applicants university-wide (902 of 1,771).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide50.9%9021,771
Men49.6%480968
Women52.6%422803

Of 902 admitted students, 266 enrolled (29.5% yield).

Quincy University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
1000–1200
ACT (mid-50%)
20–25

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Quincy University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $50,140/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$37,140
Fees, housing, food, books & other$13,000
Sticker cost of attendance$50,140/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$16,502
$30k–48k$13,561
$48k–75k$17,804
$75k–110k$12,825
Over $110k$25,231

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • Presidential ScholarshipUp to $18,000 per year (Presidential)
  • Dean's ScholarshipUp to $14,000 per year (Merit)
  • Franciscan ScholarshipUp to $12,000 per year (Merit)
  • Athletic ScholarshipVaries (Athletic)
  • Quincy University GrantVaries (Need Based)

International applicants

No need-based aid reported for internationals.

  • International Academic Scholarship$10,000 - $18,000 per year (International Aid)
  • Presidential ScholarshipUp to $18,000 per year (Presidential)
  • Dean's ScholarshipUp to $14,000 per year (Merit)
  • Franciscan ScholarshipUp to $12,000 per year (Merit)
  • Athletic ScholarshipVaries (Athletic)

Quincy University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024

Application requirements

US applicants

  • Completed First Time Freshman QU Application or Common App
  • Official high school transcript
  • Official ACT or SAT scores (optional)
  • Test-optional writing sample
  • Personal statement (optional)
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)

International applicants

  • Completed First Time Freshman QU Application or Common App
  • Official high school transcript
  • Official ACT or SAT scores (optional)
  • Test-optional writing sample
  • Personal statement (optional)
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Quincy University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

Quincy University requires no supplemental essays.

Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026

Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$50,369
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
45%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
70%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$24,000
At graduation

Quincy University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Biological & life sciences (6%), Psychology (4%).

Quincy University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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