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Judson University
Elgin,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate59%
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About Judson University
Judson is home to over 1,100 students from 36 states and 30 countries. Judson offers more than 65 different majors and minors for traditional, graduate, and adult students and ranks consistently among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Judson has also been recognized as a “Christian College of Distinction.” With an academically challenging environment and an encouraging spiritual community, Judson shapes lives that shape the world.
Judson University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Elgin, Illinois. Judson University was founded in 1963. The college currently enrolls around 973 students a year, including 972 undergrads.
Judson University Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Judson University is 59%. Out of 1,148 applications received in 2022, 678 students were offered admission.
| Judson University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 47% |
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Judson University is located in the town of Elgin, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago.
If you want to see Judson University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Elgin, or book a flight to the nearest airport, OHare International.
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College Info
Judson University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Judson University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
920 - 1130
Math SAT Range
450 - 560
Reading SAT Range
460 - 580
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1130 and Above
Good
920 to 1130
Avg
920 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Judson University students is 1030. Applicants with SAT scores of 1130 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Judson University, while applicants with SAT scores between 920 to 1130 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 920 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Judson University.
Judson University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$42,230
In State$42,230
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$29,850
$29,850
Fees
$1,060
$1,060
Housing
$11,320
$11,320
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Judson University is like? There are approximately 973 students enrolled at Judson University, including 972 undergraduate students and 1 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 74% percent are from IL and 26% percent of students are from other states.
93%
Full Time7%
Part Time74%
In State26%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
973
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
59%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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