Quincy University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Quincy University is a private nonprofit institution located in Quincy, Illinois with approximately 1,010 undergraduate students enrolled. Quincy University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,359 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $46,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Quincy University (QU) is a private Franciscan college in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1860, it has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students across five constituent schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 43% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant share of students either struggle to finish or leave before they do, which is worth taking seriously. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $13,000, and the net price of $17,324/year makes this one of the more affordable private school options. Worth considering if you're drawn to the small, faith-based Franciscan community and have a clear plan to stay engaged and on track — but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,010 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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