# Judson University

Private nonprofit college in Elgin, IL. IPEDS ID 146339.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/judson-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/judson-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 48% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,558 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 50% of IL colleges and 61% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $56,313; beats 41% of IL colleges and 60% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,701 |
| 30-48k | $18,010 |
| 48-75k | $17,079 |
| 75-110k | $21,124 |
| 110k+ | $21,515 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.21 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $56,313 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,701 | $66,101 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,010 | $75,822 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $17,079 | $71,903 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $21,124 | $88,932 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,515 | $90,578 | 4.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $43,137
- Tuition and fees: $31,360
- Housing and meals: $11,820; books: $1,270

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 423–550; SAT math: 393–568; ACT: 16–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 873 applicants, 551 admitted, 178 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 48%, ACT 16–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 63%, ACT 16–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | $41,033 | $63,846 | $26,221 |
| Business Administration | $45,731 | $63,153 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $34,964 | $46,816 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $45,830 | not reported |
| Human Services | $37,671 | $38,639 | $34,455 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $37,466 | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,090 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Architecture → Architect: median wage $81,790 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $81,780 (IL), $99,280 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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