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Quincy University

Quincy University is a private nonprofit university in a remote town with 1,130 students and a 51% acceptance rate.

Quincy, Illinois · Private nonprofit · Town, remote · 1,130 students

NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference

Admission rate

51%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,098

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$20,359

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

45%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

64%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$50,369

10 years after entry

Students

1,130

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$16,502
$30,001–48,000$13,561
$48,001–75,000$17,804
$75,001–110,000$12,825
Over $110,000$25,231

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

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreQuincy University courseCredits
Calculus AB34 credit hours for MAT 142
Calculus BC34 credit hours for MAT 242
Show all 2 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 credit hours for MAT 142
Calculus BC34 credit hours for MAT 242

Source: quincy.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse23
Biology/Biological Sciences21
Management Science18
Marketing/Marketing Management10
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management9
Elementary Education and Teaching8
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8
Psychology8
Show the other 28 majors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching7
General Studies7
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer7
History6
Accounting5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences5
Special Education and Teaching5
Finance4
Business Administration and Management4
Human Services4
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other4
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew3
Political Science and Government3
Forensic Psychology3
Computer Science3
Music2
Chemistry2
Music Teacher Education2
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
English Language and Literature1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Mathematics1
Business Analytics1
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other1
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy1
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1

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

Scholarships

Scholarships named on Quincy University’s own pages include John Wood Community College Scholarship; Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship; Transfer Scholarships.

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

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

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Quincy, IL-MO

73,961 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Columbia Regional (COU)

Nearest hub airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.3 of 20

Elevation

625 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

19°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

17.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

31 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$810 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, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size