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Quincy University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1000 to 1200
ACT Range20 to 25
Average GPA3.47
Acceptance Rate50.9%

Test-optional does not mean test-irrelevant at Quincy: 41% of students submit SAT scores, and the middle range tops out at 1200. Aiming for a 1200 SAT, or roughly a 25 ACT, puts you at the top of the typical score band and can strengthen your application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Quincy University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Quincy University enrolls 1,072 undergraduates in a small-town setting. Quincy has a 6-year graduation rate of 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12.4:1.

Location

Quincy, IL

Undergrad Enrollment1,072
Freshman RetentionN/A
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio12.4:1
Graduation Rate45%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Quincy University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 15

Early Action

December 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Quincy, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your score. For the December 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is the last safe fall sitting to plan on so scores arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Quincy is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $37,140. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $25,981. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline.

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Tuition and Fees$37,140
Room and BoardN/A
Average Merit Award$25,981
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid70%
Average Aid Package$28,461
Average Debt at Grad$29,601

Quincy University’s listed tuition and fees are $37,140, with total attendance costs higher once housing, meals, books, and personal expenses are included. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $28,461. The average merit award is $25,981. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,601.

Student life at Quincy University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Marching band
Choral groups
International student organization
Housing

69% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Priority

Coed
Men only
Women only
Living-learning
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.

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