Judson University
Elgin, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 923
Graduate Enrollment: 241
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 62.4%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 16.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 34.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 38.7%
Black: 12.4%
Hispanic: 32.0%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 1.2%
Non-resident alien: 6.1%
Unknown race: 7.2%
Black: 12.4%
Hispanic: 32.0%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 1.2%
Non-resident alien: 6.1%
Unknown race: 7.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,750
In-State tuition: $29,870Out-of-State tuition: $29,870
Estimated books and supplies: $1,270 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,990 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,450 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,450 (2022)
Average Family Income: $78,776 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,084 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 63.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,898 |
| $30k-48k | $19,771 |
| $48k-75k | $19,236 |
| $75k-110k | $20,389 |
| $110k+ | $22,209 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 57%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,940 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,219 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 78.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,529 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,757 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture. | 19 | $26,221 | $280 | $27,763 ($2,314) | |
| Master's Degree | Architecture. | 18 | $51,407 ($4,284) | $59,992 ($4,999) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $38,395 ($3,200) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 19 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 18 | $25,750 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 40 | $350 | $74,835 ($6,236) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Psychology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $25,000 | $246 | $32,293 ($2,691) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 19 | $579 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 15 | $34,455 | $301 | $27,763 ($2,314) | $35,151 ($2,929) |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 11 | $26,223 ($2,185) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 54 | $27,000 | $265 | $51,688 ($4,307) | $64,319 ($5,360) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $58,095Full time faculty: 26%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,740,962 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,599,735 (2022)