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Judson University
Elgin, IL · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $19,224
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings
- $59,095
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Judson University is a private nonprofit college in Elgin, IL with 708 undergraduates. It admits 48% of applicants, and admitted students average 1039 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,224 per year ($18,021 for families earning under $30,000). 34% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,095 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 873
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 551
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing423–550
200800
SAT Math393–568
200800
ACT Composite16–24
136
What Judson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $44,090
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $31,810
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,021
- $30–48k$15,354
- $48–75k$17,220
- $75–110k$19,575
- $110k+$22,443
Get a personal estimate with Judson University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $59,095
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,944
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 708
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White42%
- Hispanic26%
- Black15%
- Asian2%
Judson University FAQ
What is Judson University's acceptance rate?+
Judson University admits 48% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Judson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 423–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 393–568 on SAT Math; the average total is 1039.
What ACT score do you need for Judson University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–24.
Is Judson University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Judson University?+
In Fall 2023, 873 students applied to Judson University and 551 were admitted; 178 enrolled.
Does Judson University consider legacy status?+
No. Judson University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Judson University require an essay?+
Judson University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Judson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $44,090 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,224.
What is Judson University's graduation rate?+
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 146339 · How we use this data
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