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Judson University

Judson University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Chicago, IL metro with 793 students and a 48% acceptance rate.

Elgin, Illinois · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 793 students

NAIA · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

48%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,039

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

16–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$18,558

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

60%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,313

10 years after entry

Students

793

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,701
$30,001–48,000$18,010
$48,001–75,000$17,079
$75,001–110,000$21,124
Over $110,000$21,515

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management29
Architecture22
Psychology17
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other14
Computer and Information Sciences10
Human Services9
Elementary Education and Teaching8
Applied Psychology6
Show the other 22 majors
Religious/Sacred Music5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management5
Marketing/Marketing Management4
Interior Design4
Biology/Biological Sciences4
Organizational Leadership3
Natural Sciences3
Secondary Education and Teaching3
Speech Communication and Rhetoric3
Music Management2
Fine/Studio Arts2
Playwriting and Screenwriting2
Mathematics2
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1
General Literature1
Biochemistry1
Bible/Biblical Studies1
Lay Ministry1
Chemistry1
Music Performance1
Accounting1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

9,408,576 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20

Elevation

738 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

14°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

32.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

15 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,580 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NAIA, similar size