Quincy University

1800 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
http://www.quincy.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1860
Religious AffiliationCatholic
Undergrad Students1,075
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition19,010
Room/Board6,980
Services
Associated FirmsHarris Corporation; Archer Daniel Midland; Gardner Denver; Illinois State Police; Montsanto;
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsNational Public Radio station
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsNational Public Radio station
Periodical Subs524
# of Books388,016
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months95%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities4%
Students in sororities11%
Campus Size75 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing62%
College housing typescoed dorms (27%), women's dorms (32%), men's dorms (23%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (3%), other housing options (12%)
Popular EventsHawk's Nest Coffeehouse Series; Hawk Wild Weekend; Campus Pride Day; Hawks in the House; Parent's Weekend; Homecoming; Siblings Weekend; comedian series; novelty/live performing arts series; lecture series; Community Caring Day; Spring Break service trips; Town and Gown Series
Nearest AirportSt. Louis, MO (120), Quincy, IL (10)
Nearest TrainQuincy, IL (3)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations42
# of fraternities1
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities4%
Students in sororities11%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Falcon (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Eta Sigma; Phi Alpha Theta; Psi Chi; Sigma Tau Delta; Kappa Delta Pi; Phi Sigma Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Ministry Council, Heart of the Matter, Needs of Our World, Respect Life, Knights of Columbus, Soup and Scripture, Theology On Tap, Pax Christi, Peer Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Association; Intercultural Exchange; Amnesty International
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Delta Gamma; Alpha Omicron Pi; Brother Sun, Sister Moon (Drama Club); Circle K; Delta Tau Delta; Political Science Club; Psychology Club; SIFE; Starhawks Dance Team; Student Athletic Trainers Association; Students Against Abuse; Student Programming Board; Student Senate; Trial Advocacy Team; American Chemical Society; Karate Club; Computer Science Club; Environmental Club; History Club; Interfraternal Council; Social Work Club; Strength & Conditioning Association; Student Nurse Organization; Hall government; Select Choral Ensemble; Concert Choir; Symphonic Band; Jazz Ensemble; Pep Band; Student Senate;