Judson University

Overview

Judson University, located in Elgin, Illinois, is a private Christian institution founded in 1963. Situated on a 90-acre campus along the Fox River, the university is approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago and is noted for its picturesque grounds and contemporary architecture, including the Harm A. Weber Academic Center, which is distinguished by its environmentally friendly, or "green," design. Judson University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a focus on leadership, architecture, education, and music, among others. The university emphasizes a liberal arts education with an evangelical Christian perspective and has moderately selective admissions criteria. While Judson provides a variety of residential options for students, including dormitories and apartment-style housing, it is also known for fostering close-knit community living on campus. Despite the size of its athletic program not being its defining feature, Judson University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with their teams known as the Eagles.

In the most recent statistical year 1,153 prospective students applied, and 671 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 175 enrolled in the school.  875 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 98 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $29,850 plus fees of $1,060.