Quincy University Acceptance Rate
Quincy, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,197
- Admitted
- 1,096
- Yield
- 29.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Quincy University's acceptance rate has fallen from 88.9% in 2014–15 to 49.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 903 to 2,197 (+143%) over that period.
Its 49.9% rate makes Quincy University more selective than about 84% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 86%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58% for women vs 45.9% for men, a 12.1-point gap). Quincy University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 29.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 903 | 803 | 88.9% | 214 |
| 2015–16 | 1,553 | 984 | 63.4% | 278 |
| 2016–17 | 1,460 | 967 | 66.2% | 287 |
| 2017–18 | 1,230 | 828 | 67.3% | 234 |
| 2018–19 | 1,212 | 826 | 68.2% | 262 |
| 2019–20 | 1,242 | 767 | 61.8% | 215 |
| 2020–21 | 1,223 | 821 | 67.1% | 217 |
| 2021–22 | 1,480 | 885 | 59.8% | 232 |
| 2022–23 | 1,760 | 1,086 | 61.7% | 304 |
| 2023–24 | 2,197 | 1,096 | 49.9% | 327 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 722 | 419 | 58% |
| Men | 1,475 | 677 | 45.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–630 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–25 | 9% |
How Quincy University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Quincy University's acceptance rate?
Quincy University's acceptance rate is 49.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,096 admitted of 2,197 applicants).
Is Quincy University test optional?
Quincy University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Quincy University?
Quincy University received 2,197 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,096.
What SAT score do you need for Quincy University?
Admitted students at Quincy University typically scored 540–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Quincy University getting harder to get into?
Quincy University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.9% in 2014–15 to 49.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.quincy.edu/.