Judson University
Judson University is a private Baptist university in Elgin, Illinois. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Judson was formed out of the liberal arts component of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. When the seminary moved from Chicago to Lombard, Illinois, it was decided to make the college separate from the seminary. Originally known as Judson College, it was named after Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to foreign shores. The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois, and a student body of approximately 1,300. Judson College became Judson University on August 28, 2007.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 48%
- Average net price: $18,558
- Undergraduate enrollment: 852
- Graduation rate (150%): 60%
- Graduation rate (200%): 68%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 55%
- Student to faculty ratio: 10:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $56,313
- Median earnings (8 years): $51,553
- Median earnings (6 years): $45,374
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Elgin, IL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Judson University include Business Administration and Management, Architecture, Psychology.
- Business Administration and Management (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $63,153 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Architecture (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $63,846 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,442
- Psychology (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,816 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education (14 bachelor's)
- Computer Science (10 bachelor's)
- Human Services (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $38,639 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,345
- Elementary Education and Teaching (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,830 4 years after graduation
- Applied Psychology (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,816 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Sport and Fitness Administration (5 bachelor's)
- Religious (5 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 55%, Computer Science 9%, Biological Sciences 4%, Psychology 29%, Communication 3%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Judson University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $24,510 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $24,510
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $26,181
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $23,558
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $22,704
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $29,047
- In-state tuition and fees: $31,360
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $31,360
- Books and supplies: $1,270
- On-campus room and board: $12,320
- Off-campus room and board: $9,500
- Off-campus with family: $2,500
- Typical cost of attendance: $44,950
- Sticker vs net gap: 59%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 39%
- Federal loan recipients: 55%
- Average institutional grant: $19,212
- Average federal loan: $4,308
- Median debt at graduation: $25,000
Admissions
Judson University admits 48% of applicants. Of students admitted, 39% enrolled.
- Applications: 830
- Admitted: 395
- Enrolled: 155
- Yield (first-choice signal): 39%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 852
- Women: 45%
- Commuter share (estimated): 43%
- Part-time undergraduates: 3%
- Age 25 and older: 13%
- Graduate students: 285
- Graduation rate: 60%
- Come back after freshman year: 59%
- First-generation: 36%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 24%
- Student to faculty: 10:1
- Professor salary: $55,429
- Associate professor salary: $60,453
- Assistant professor salary: $46,812
- On-campus housing capacity: 489
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 930
- Average ACT: 21
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Judson University acceptance rate? Judson University admits 48% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Judson University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $24,510 a year after aid. Average net price is $18,558.
What majors does Judson University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Architecture, Psychology, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education, Computer Science.
What is the average salary after Judson University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,313 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Judson University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 55% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 60%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Judson University official site: https://judsonu.edu.