Quincy University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,940

2.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$11,985

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.25%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

61.7%

1,760 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,307

78.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

50%

143 Graduates

About

Quincy University is a higher education institution located in Adams County, IL. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Quincy University were General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded) and General Education (20 degrees).

In 2022, 272 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Quincy University. 52.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (207 degrees), 10.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Quincy University is $31,940, which is $7,944 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Quincy University was 2.25%, corresponding to 8 out of the 356 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Quincy University is $31,940, which is $7,944 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,985.

In 2022, 91% of undergraduate students attending Quincy University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,940

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Quincy University was $31,940. The cost of tuition at Quincy University is $7,944 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$11,985

2022 Value

27%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Quincy University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,985. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Quincy University grew by 27%.

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

$10,005

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Quincy University was of $10,005 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Quincy University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 7.06% with respect to 2021, when 85% 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.

2.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Quincy University was 2.25%, which represents 8 out of the 356 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 1,760 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 18.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,760 applicants, 1,086 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,307 students enrolled at Quincy University in 2022.

Quincy University has an overall enrollment yield of 28%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,086

Accepted Out of 1,760

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Quincy University was 61.7% (1,086 admissions from 1,760 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 59.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 18.9%, while admissions grew by 22.7%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at Quincy University in 2022 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 1,307 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Quincy University is 1,021 students and the part-time enrollment is 286. This means that 78.1% of students enrolled at Quincy University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Quincy University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.4% White, 8.95% Black or African American, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 0.23% Two or More Races, and 0.0765% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Quincy University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (34.1%) and Black or African American Male (9.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.6%), followed by White Female (34.4%) and Black or African American Male (9.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Quincy University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,307 students. The full-time enrollment at Quincy University is 1,021 and the part-time enrollment is 286. This means that 78.1% of students enrolled at Quincy University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

69%

2022 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

White
973 enrolled students
Black or African American
117 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
73 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Quincy University is 74.4% White, 8.95% Black or African American, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, 0.23% Two or More Races, and 0.0765% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 57 students (4.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 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 10.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Quincy University is General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (20 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (24 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), and Education (47 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 (1,800,829 people), Accountants & auditors (1,069,844 people), Other managers (878,006 people), Secondary school teachers (601,683 people), and Financial managers (525,693 people).

The most specialized majors at Quincy University in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Education (47 degrees), Biology (23 degrees), and Business (87 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (24 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Education (47 degrees), Biology (23 degrees), and Business (87 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Management Science
24 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
23 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Quincy University was Management Science with 24 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

130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy University, which is 0.915 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy University in Management Science, which is 5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 20 degrees were awarded to women at Quincy University in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 42% of students graduating from Quincy University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (65.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Quincy University is Female and White (65.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 9.09% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
207 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Quincy University is white (207 degrees awarded). There were 10.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

6.62% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
125 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Quincy University is white female (125 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).

Operations

Quincy University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.52M (−6.54%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Quincy University had a total salary expenditure of 29.6M. Quincy University employs 28 Assistant professors, 14 Professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Quincy University are Male Assistant professor (14), Female Assistant professor (14), and Male Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quincy University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Endowment

$23.3M

2022 Endowment

8.38%

growth from 2021

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

$9.14M

2022 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Quincy University paid a median of $9.14M in salaries, which represents 30.9% of their overall expenditure ($29.6M) and a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.31% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.87% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.79M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Quincy University paid a total of $2.79M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Quincy University were Assistant professor with 28 employees, Professor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quincy University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Quincy University was Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Male Professor with 13 employees.

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

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