Judson University
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$28,840
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About Judson University
Judson University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Elgin, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 932, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $28,840.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
62% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 17-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1140
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
64%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
40%
Hispanic
27%
Black
12%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Unknown
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
36% 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
19
Total Online Enrollment
755
Percent of Programs Online
72% On-campus
28% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 53% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 18% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 43% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $28,840 | $28,840 |
Graduate | $15,814 | $15,814 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,270 |
On-campus room and board | $10,990 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,450 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,500 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,400 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,450 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $43,550 | $43,550 |
Off-campus without family | $42,010 | $42,010 |
Off-campus with family | $32,560 | $32,560 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
31%
Institution Grant Aid
83%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
General Literature
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
12Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
20Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Lay Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Lay Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Lay Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Lay Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
21Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
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