Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Quincy, Illinois |
| Online | quincy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Quincy University, a private Franciscan institution located in Quincy, Illinois, sits on a residential campus overlooking the Mississippi River approximately 135 miles north of St. Louis. Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, the university occupies a 115-acre campus characterized by a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the prominent Francis Hall, which serves as the campus's architectural centerpiece. The university maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering undergraduate programs in business, education, and sciences, with particularly recognized programs in aviation and biological sciences. Operating as an NCAA Division II institution, Quincy fields athletic teams known as the Hawks in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, with residence life centered around several traditional dormitories and suite-style housing options.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Quincy University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Quincy University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#630 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#423 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#24 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#96 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1250 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,160 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,800 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 11% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148131 IPEDS survey data for Quincy University.
Current students may use the Quincy University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025