More selective than 87% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
55% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Judson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Judson University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Judson University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 423 | 550 |
| SAT math | 393 | 568 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 816 | 1118 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Judson University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 48% | 423–550 | 393–568 | 16–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 63% | 435–540 | 425–540 | 16–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Judson University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Judson University has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 39% | 75% | $28,199 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 42% | 85% | $14,355 |
| 6 | Chicago State University | 43% | 15% | $12,335 |
| 7 | Principia College | 44% | 74% | — |
| 8 | Judson University | 48% | 60% | $18,558 |
| 9 | Governors State University | 48% | 22% | $12,329 |
| 10 | Quincy University | 51% | 45% | $20,359 |
| 11 | Illinois Institute of Technology | 55% | 75% | $18,425 |
| 12 | Olivet Nazarene University | 56% | 61% | $20,729 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Judson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Judson University admissions questions
What is the Judson University acceptance rate?
Judson University accepts 48% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 551 of 873 applicants were admitted.
Does Judson University require the SAT or ACT?
Judson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 55% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Judson University?
The middle 50% of Judson University enrolled first-year students scored 816–1118 on the SAT and 16–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Judson University?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (178 of 551).
Is Judson University getting harder to get into?
Judson University accepted 48% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 63% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Judson University overview