About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Tammy Duesterhaus
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
1800 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301-2699
1800 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301-2699
Phone
8006884295
Email
admissions@quincy.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Health and Fitness Center
Student Success Center
QU Chapel
New Student Living Center
Brenner Library
Opened Connie Niemann Center for Music Spring 2013.
Student Success Center
QU Chapel
New Student Living Center
Brenner Library
Opened Connie Niemann Center for Music Spring 2013.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Villa Katherine
Quincy Museum
John Wood Mansion
Quincy Mall
Quincy Riverfront
20 miles from Hannibal Missouri, boyhood home of Mark Twain; 45 miles from historic Nauvoo, home of the Joseph Smith historic site and Morman temple.
Quincy Museum
John Wood Mansion
Quincy Mall
Quincy Riverfront
20 miles from Hannibal Missouri, boyhood home of Mark Twain; 45 miles from historic Nauvoo, home of the Joseph Smith historic site and Morman temple.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday, Saturday by appt. only
9 - 3 Monday - Friday
8006884295
9 - 3 Monday - Friday
8006884295
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00am -3:00pm M-F; Saturday by appointment
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00am -3:00pm M-F; Saturday by appointment
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Upon request
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@quincy.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Prior arrangements must be made through admissions office.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Burlington Trailways Bus, Amtrak, and the Quincy Regional Airport (Baldwin Field)provide easy transportation to and from Quincy; taxis and city buses provide transportation within the city and between campuses.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Quincy is served by Interstates I-72 and I-172, Illinois Highways 57, 96, and 104, and US Highways 24, 61 and 336, and is surrounded by interstate highways I-80 to the north, I-74 and I-55 to the east, and I-70 to the south.
Local Accommodations
7 national chain hotels, 3 locally owned motels, several bed and breakfast inns available. Our Campus Visit Coordinator will assist you with your lodging accommodations.
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Overview
Applicants: 903
Acceptance Rate: 89%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 490
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 490
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
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EDUCATION.
Education, Other.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Forensic Psychology.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Religious/Sacred Music.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Graphic Design.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Transfer Associate
Master's
Transfer Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
JOHN MAHONEY
ACTOR
FRANCIS SLAY
MAYOR, ST. LOUIS
JOHN SULLIVAN
STATE SENATOR
JOSH KINNEY
FORMER MLB PITCHER
BOB OCIEPKA
FORMER NBA COACH
RICK HUMMEL
HALL OF FAME SPORTSWRITER
JAMES PANKOW
TROMBONIST IN ROCK GROUP "CHICAGO"
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$19,626
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,114
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,243
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$21,706
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$25,598
Required Fees
$974
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,250
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,000
Transportation for Commuters
$2,060
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,336
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,097
Foreign Countries Represented
6
Demographics
56% female
44% male
28% are out of state
93% are full time
7% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
57%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
72%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
2
Number of Religious Organizations
4
6% join a fraternity
8% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
94% participate in intramural sports
34% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Hawks)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Hawks)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups: This is a group started Fall 2012 to provide support to students in the GLBT community.
Minority Support Groups: QU has an office of Multicultural and Leadership programs that provides support and resources in these areas. Additionally, we have a Minority Student Association.
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
