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Judson University

Judson University

Elgin, IL · City · 708 students
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$18,558
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$56,313
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
48%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Judson University is a private, evangelical Christian institution in Elgin, Illinois, best known for its nationally recognized, fully accredited architecture program alongside strong offerings in business, education, and worship arts. Situated on a scenic campus along the Fox River just northwest of Chicago, Judson offers a close-knit, faith-integrated culture centered on regular chapel services, community service, and Christian leadership. The student experience is distinguished by small class sizes, NAIA athletics, and global mission opportunities through programs like the Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts.

Wikipedia:Judson University is a private university in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Judson was formed out of the liberal arts component of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. When the seminary moved from Chicago to Lombard, Illinois, it was decided to make the college separate from the seminary. Originally known as Judson College, it was named after Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to foreign shores. The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois, and a student body of approximately 1,300. Judson College became Judson University on August 28, 2007.

Location
Elgin, IL, 60123-1498 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
21 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$31,360
Housing & food (on campus)$12,320
Books & supplies$1,270
Cost of attendance$43,137
Average net price$18,558
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$31,360
Housing & food (on campus)$12,320
Books & supplies$1,270
Cost of attendance$43,137
Average net price$18,558
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,701
$30–48k
$18,010
$48–75k
$17,079
$75–110k
$21,124
$110k+
$21,515
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
59%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 22% transferred · 19% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,374
10 yrs after entry$56,313
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$26.2k
90th percentile$31,775
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
48%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1039
R 423–550 · M 393–568
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 16–24 · E 15–24 · M 15–24
SAT middle 50%: 816–1118
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 59%Women 41%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$45,084
Independent
41%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
26%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,374
After 10 yrs
$56,313
Business Administration, Management and Operations50
Architecture24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Psychology, General19
Marketing13
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology9
Human Services, General9
Accounting and Related Services7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Communication and Media Studies4
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries4
Natural Sciences3
Computer and Information Sciences, General2
Biology, General2
Mathematics2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$8M
Full-time faculty
28%
Faculty salary
$6,024/mo
Teaching spend
$8,178
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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