Campus & Student Life at Quincy University

Home to about 1,092 undergraduates in 2020, Quincy U is a small, private university located in Quincy, Illinois. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Quincy U offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Quincy U can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Quincy U Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Quincy University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Quincy U Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Quincy U Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Quincy University

Quincy U offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Quincy University

Quincy U has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,092 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 931 (85.3%). Part-time attendance was 161 (14.7%).

Quincy University is Ranked #723 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Quincy U is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Quincy U #723 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Quincy U by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Quincy U Diversity Guide.

Quincy University Competes in the NCAA

Quincy U has a total of 391 student athletes, 286 men and 105 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Quincy University Athletics