Quick Facts About Judson
It's a Great Day to Be a Judson Eagle!
We invite you to check out the many facts and figures that make us proud to be Judson Eagles.
We Have Over 100 Years of History
1913, 1963, 2007
- Judson is named after Adoniram Judson, the first American missionary.
- 1913: Founded as the undergraduate division of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
- 1963: Judson branched off and was established as Judson College in Elgin, Illinois.
- 2007: Judson was renamed to Judson University.
Our Campus Locations
Elgin, Rockford and Online
- Main Campus: Elgin, Illinois (36 miles northwest of Chicago)
- Satellite Campus: Rockford, Illinois (branch campus for adult professional students at the Swedish American Riverfront YMCA)
- Online: Online programs and cohorts for busy, working adults and graduate students
Demographics
1,175 Students. Not Too Big, Not Too Small.
- Student Body: 1,175
- Student Radios: Men 42% / Women 58%
- Global Reach: Percentage of International Students: 7%
Full-Time Faculty
86% hold the appropriate terminal degree
Judson's Admission Averages
- Average Incoming Freshman GPA: 3.01
- Average Freshman Composite ACT score: 21
- Average Freshman Reading/Math SAT score: 1000
- The middle 50% of students have an ACT score between 18 and 24.
- The middle 50% of students have an SAT score between 990 and 1100.
- For freshman students, 21 percent were in the top 25 percent of their high school class.
- For freshman students, 4 percent were in the top 10 percent of their high school class.
Academic Programs We Offer
Excel Here, In the Field, and In the World
- Majors: More than 60 majors, minors and concentrations
- Study Abroad: More than 25 off-campus or study abroad opportunities
- Internships: 90% of recent graduates participated in an internship, practicum or field experience.
- Academic Achievement: Judson has advanced programs for eager students, especially those in the upper 25% of the ACT range, including Academic Scholarships and an Honors Program.
Where We Rank
We're Regional Best in Midwest
- Regional Best Universities in the Midwest, U.S. News and World Report, Best Colleges Survey (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Top Tier, Midwest Best Universities, U.S. News and World Report, Best Colleges Survey (2005-2016)
- Christian College of Distinction (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Military Friendly Schools in Illinois (2013-2017, 2019)
- NAIA Champions of Character, Five-star Silver Institution (2018-19, 2019-20)
Financial Aid Offered
Over 99% of our students receive financial aid.
- Scholarships: Scholarships are available for academics, athletics, leadership, music, theater, art and honors.
- Financial Aid Packages: 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.)
- You Can Afford It Program for Pell Eligible Students
Our Accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association
- National Architecture Accrediting Board
- Teacher education accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education
Retention and Graduation Rates
Athletics at Judson
Mascot: The Eagle
Judson Sports
- NEW! Men's and Women's Weightlifting
- Men's and Women's Soccer
- Men's and Women's Basketball
- Men's and Women's Bowling
- Men's and Women's Cross Country
- Men's and Women's Golf
- Men's and Women's Tennis
- Men's and Women's Track and Field
- Men's and Women's Volleyball
- Cheerleading and Dance
- Baseball
- Softball
- Football
- Intramurals
Athletic Affiliations
- Members of the NAIA and NCCAA
Athletic Conference
- Competing in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference