Judson University

Elgin, IL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Elgin, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Judson University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 708 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,313 ten years after enrollment, which is 38% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 56.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,558 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Cognitive Psychology, Architecture, Sports & Fitness, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,313
Graduation Rate
56.4%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$18,558
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.25x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
708
Admission Rate
47.6%
Average SAT
1039
Retention Rate
59.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$31,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,360
Pell Grant Rate
38.7%
Federal Loan Rate
55.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$15,701
Income $30K–$48K
$18,010
Income $48K–$75K
$17,079
Income $110K+
$21,515

Student Demographics

Women
61.3%
White
42.4%
Black
14.5%
Hispanic
26.3%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
3.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
66.1%

Accreditations

Programs (34)

Bachelor (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $63,153 50
Architecture $63,846 24
Sports & Fitness Not reported 19
Psychology $46,816 19
Marketing Not reported 13
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 9
Public Administration $38,639 9
Accounting Not reported 7
Teacher Education $45,830 6
Communications Not reported 4
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Not reported 4
Natural Sciences Not reported 3

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $93,396 29
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 26
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other Not reported 9
Secondary Education $62,979 7
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Not reported 6
Architecture $68,365 5

Doctoral (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education Not reported 11

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 12

Undergraduate Certificate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 9
Business Administration & Management Not reported 5
Hospitality Management Not reported 3
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor 2
Biology Bachelor 2
Mathematics Bachelor 2
Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate 2
Human Resources Management Undergraduate Certificate 2
Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor 1
Theological and Ministerial Studies Bachelor 1
Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor 1
Music Bachelor 1
Arts & Entertainment Management Bachelor 1

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