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JU

Judson University

Elgin, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 48% Acceptance
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48%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$18,558
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
708
Students
Small campus body
$45,374
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Judson University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Elgin, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 708 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 48%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
708 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
48% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading423 - 550
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math393 - 568
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 24
1typical 50% range36
48%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,396
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,365
Earnings 5yr: $68,632
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,846
Earnings 5yr: $58,276
Debt: $26,221
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,153
Earnings 5yr: $74,689
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,979
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,816
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,830
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,639
Earnings 5yr: $45,064
Debt: $34,455
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,558
In-State Tuition$31,360
Out-of-State Tuition$31,360
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
55%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,374
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,313

Completion Signals

60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
59%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

59%
Men
41%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 59% men and 41% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$60,705
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