Accreditation

Quick Facts About Judson

Founded as the undergraduate division of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1913
Named for Adoniram Judson, the first American missionary
Established as Judson College in Elgin in 1963
Established as Judson University August 28, 2007
Established Rockford campus in the Swedish American Riverfront Y in July 2017

Semesters (Traditional Undergraduate and Master of Architecture)
Rolling (Adult Undergraduate, Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Health Services Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Leadership in Ministry, Master of Education in Literacy, Doctor of Education in Literacy)

Average Incoming Freshman GPA is 3.03
Average Freshman Composite ACT score is 21.2
Average Freshman Reading/Math SAT score is 1042
The middle 50% of students have an ACT score between 18 and 24.
The middle 50% of students have an SAT score between 930 and 1160.
For freshman students, 19 percent were in the top 25 percent of their high school class.
For freshman students, 6 percent were in the top 10 percent of their high school class.
Judson has advanced programs for eager students, especially those in the upper 25% of the ACT range, including Academic Scholarships and an Honors Program.

More than 50 majors, minors and concentrations
Over 30 off-campus or study abroad opportunities
90% of recent graduates participated in an internship, practicum or field experience.

Regional Best Universities in the Midwest, U.S. News and World Report, Best Colleges Survey (2017, 2018)
Top Tier, Midwest Best Universities, U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Survey (2005-2016)
Christian College of Distinction (2015, 2016, 2017)
Military Friendly Schools in Illinois (2013-2017, 2019)

Over 99% of students receive financial aid.
Scholarships are available for academics, athletics, music, theater, art and honors.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA (Judson FAFSA School Code: 001700)
Priority FAFSA Deadlines: November 15 (Illinois Students), February 1
Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work Study could be a part of the financial aid package
Military Educational Benefits Accepted (Post-9/11 GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, etc.)