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Judson University

Judson University
1151 North State Street
Elgin, IL 60123-1498

Official telephone: (847) 628-2500
Toll-free telephone: (800) 879-5376
Website: www.judsonu.edu
Judson University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Nancy Binger,
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Contacting the office: 847 628-2510
800 879-5376 (toll free)
847 628-2526 (fax)
admissions@judsonu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: July 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 8%
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 21 and minimum 2.5 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: May
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 20 for SAT I/ACT, August 20 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Lab: 2 recommended
Math: 3 recommended
Science: 2 recommended
Social studies: 2 recommended
Total: 11 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.44
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 61%
Average SAT I: 545 verbal, 520 math
Average ACT: 24 English, 23 math, 24 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 26
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 17%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 653
Number of applicants offered admission: 461 (71%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 156 (34%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 65%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 28%
Tuition deposit amount: $250, refundable until June 1.
Room deposit amount: $150, refundable until first day of class.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 4 semesters

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