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Judson University Campus Tours & Visits — Elgin, IL

Known for business — close-knit campus

Judson University is a private institution in Elgin with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 985, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 780 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,313 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,027.

Established

1913

Motto

Christus Lux Mundi

Mascot

Eagle

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division I

63%

Acceptance

985

SAT Avg

780

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

53%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$56,313

Earnings 10yr

$25,027

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Eagles

LacrosseSoccer programBasketball programSoccer hasBaseball program

History & Fun Facts

•History Judson was formed out of the liberal arts component of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), which was founded in 1913.
•The college was named after Adoniram Judson, the first American missionary abroad, who went to Burma in 1813 and would spend 37 years overseas.
•Judson University entrance Lindner Tower, Conference center The land where Judson College was founded was an estate belonging to Margaret Deuterman, a doctor's widow.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 985

Reading & WritingMid: 515

435540

MathMid: 510

425540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1623

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,910

Room & Board$11,820

Books & Supplies$1,270

Total Cost of Attendance$43,951

Average Net Price$25,027

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,510

$30–48K$26,181

$48–75K$23,558

$75–110K$22,704

$110K+$29,047

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Programs (62)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.3%

Freshman Retention73.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,374

10 Years$56,313

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

780

Gender Split

46% / 54%

Women / Men

First Generation

36%

Pell Grant Recipients

40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37%

Black 10%

Hispanic 33%

Asian 2%

Two+ 1%

Int'l 8%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from IL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

36 mi(62 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

70 mi(121 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

194 mi(336 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare21 mi

MKEMilwaukee64 mi

INDIndianapolis193 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL36 mi

~1h 2m drive

Milwaukee, WI70 mi

~2h 1m drive

Indianapolis, IN194 mi

~5h 36m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Eagles

History & Fun Facts

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Institute for Clinical Social Work

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (62)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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