Judson University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Judson University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 975 students enrolled. This college was established in 1963 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Elgin, Illinois.

Judson University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Judson University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
47
Judson University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Education, and Architecture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Judson University is relatively low at 61% (way below Illinois average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at Judson University is average: 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Judson University is good, 10:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, about $29,900 a year. The additional fees at Judson University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,100, which comes to $31,000 a year.

Read the details about Judson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
58%
Doable
According to government data, 1,153 applications were submitted and 671 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Judson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Judson University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Judson University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Judson University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,800 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Judson University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Judson University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Judson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Judson University
1151 N State St
Elgin, Illinois
60123-1498, USA
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