Quincy University

Quincy University, also known as QU, is private liberal arts, catholic university. It is located in Quincy, Illinois, and was founded in 1860. The University has several schools and divisions that provide undergraduate and graduate degrees in various subjects. In addition, it also offers certain professional degrees in subjects like criminal justice, Human Services, Business Administration and Elementary Education. The university enrolls an impressive number of international students. QU is organized into the following academic divisions and schools:

• Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Fine Arts & Communication
• Humanities
• Professional Studies
• School of Business
• School of Education

QU hosts over 25 recognized student organizations and several Greek organizations which includes Aviation club, Minority Student Association and QU Interpreter's Association. The Student Programming Board, operated by students of QU, organizes various leadership, social and educational programs for student's benefit.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,323 in 2007-2008 (1,180 full-time equivalent).

About 56% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 44% of the class.

Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students and graduate students are 32%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Quincy University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Quincy University provides on-campus housing for 813 of its 1,180 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

School sports include football (Mid-States Football Association), basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference), baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference), and track ().

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 166 male students received the aid (men were 67% of those receiving aid) and 83 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 33% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: