Judson Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 47.59%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 930. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $30,297
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Judson:
- Total Enrollment: 960, including 50 online students
- 718 Undergraduate, 242 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 57.3% men, 42.7% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 60%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 59%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 69 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 16 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Judson Overview
Judson University (Judson) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Elgin, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Judson's tuition & fees is $30,297 for the academic year 2024-2025. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,647.
The school has a total enrollment of 960 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Judson's acceptance rate is 47.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 39.24%. The median SAT score is 930 and the ACT score is 21.
Judson ranked 39th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Judson University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Judson University is $30,297. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,775.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $29,696 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,070.
| Undergraduate | $30,297 |
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| Graduate | $20,775 |
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| Undergraduate | $29,696 |
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| Graduate | $23,070 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Judson University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Judson
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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