Judson University, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Judson University Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity23
Retention23
Graduation24
Earnings37
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Judson University
69%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
25%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture8%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing31%
Communication, Journalism5%
Education9%
English Language and Literature<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology10%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences<1%
Theology and Religious Vocations7%
Visual and Performing Arts12%
Admissions
Getting into Judson University
71%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Judson University
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Judson University
68%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 17% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 59% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Judson University
69%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 50% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 59% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 25% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 43% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 86% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 57% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Judson University
93%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Judson University
999
Undergraduates
42%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
222
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 10% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 25% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Judson University, IL
J Renee College
1 miles, N
Elgin Community College
3 miles, SW
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Ambria College of Nursing
4 miles, E