Judson College

Judson College is a private, religious school in a rural setting in Marion, Alabama. Judson College was founded in 1838 and enrolls 374 undergrads and no graduate students. Judson College offers on-campus housing for up to 250 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 30% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Judson College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Judson College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Judson College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Judson College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Judson College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Judson College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Judson College on the Student Life page.

2021 Judson College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	63%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	6%
Tuition	$17,240

Is Judson College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Judson College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2016 Acceptance Rate for Judson College

It is moderately difficult to get into Judson College. The acceptance rate at Judson College is 63%. Last year, 329 students applied to Judson College and 207 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Judson College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Judson College, around 70% return for the next year. Judson College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 41%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Judson College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Judson College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Judson College's endowment was valued at $15.4 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $11,912 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Judson College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Judson College. Based on this information, how does Judson College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Judson College a good school for you?

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Where is Judson College?

Judson College is located in the rural setting of Marion, Alabama, less than an hour from Birmingham.

If you want to see Judson College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate Highway 59/20/ U. S. Highway 80(4 lane) to Marion, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Birmingham International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Judson College and Marion are like without leaving home.

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