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Quincy University

  • LocationQuincy, IL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,280 students
  • SponsorFranciscan friars
  • TraditionFranciscan
Official website

Quincy University is a Franciscan and Catholic liberal arts university in Quincy, Illinois. St. Francis Solanus Chapel lists two Sunday Masses and weekday Mass on campus, and a Franciscan priest is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday12:15 PMSt. Francis Solanus Chapel · Summer hours: Mass is held at the Holy Cross Friary.
  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Francis Solanus Chapel
  • Sunday6:00 PMSt. Francis Solanus Chapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Worship and Mass Times | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/worship-and-mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday-Friday 12:15 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Chapel (Summer hours: mass is held at the Holy Cross Friary)”
    Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel, with summer exceptions.
    “Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Chapel”
    Two Sunday Masses are listed in the St. Francis Solanus Chapel.
    “Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Chapel”
    Two Sunday Masses are listed in the St. Francis Solanus Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Quincy University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Francis Solanus Roman Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint John's Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi4St. Francis Solanus Chapel (Campus Ministry): 0.1 miQuincy University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Francis Solanus Roman Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint John's Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  3. Saint Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  4. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel; the page notes summer hours at the Holy Cross Friary.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Mass Times | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/worship-and-mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday 12:15 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Chapel (Summer hours: mass is held at the Holy Cross Friary)”
      Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel, with summer exceptions.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses are listed (10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Mass Times | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/worship-and-mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Chapel”
      Two Sunday Masses are listed in the St. Francis Solanus Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (Eucharistic adoration is confirmed, with varied times and no stated frequency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Mass Times | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/worship-and-mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration – Varied times/days according to student schedule. Email cministry@quincy.edu for current schedule.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered at varied times, with no fixed frequency.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Robert Barko, O.F.M. is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry / Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology”
      Fr. Robert Barko, O.F.M. is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (The chapel is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Mass Times | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/worship-and-mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Francis Solanus Chapel is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. for personal prayer and meditation for students.”
      The chapel is open daily for prayer.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (7 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

67 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (The Bonaventure Program requires six hours (two courses) of theology, including TRS 110, for all undergraduates in the day programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bonaventure Program Requirements | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=355 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic & Franciscan Values (2 Theology, 1 Philosophy, 9 hours)”
      The Bonaventure Program requires two theology courses and one philosophy course in the Catholic & Franciscan Values area.
      “Theology (6 hours) including TRS 110 Faith and Reason”
      Six hours of theology are required, including TRS 110.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Other approved courses are explicitly Catholic (for example TRS 359 Catholic Social Teaching); Catholic theology is one option among several.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Bonaventure Program Requirements | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=355 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (6 hours) including TRS 110 Faith and Reason”
      Six hours of theology are required, including TRS 110.
    2. TRS 110 - Faith and Reason: Exploring the Mystery of God | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=8&coid=10042 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course will investigate topics such as God and Science, Big Bang cosmology”
      The TRS 110 course description does not identify the course as Catholic theology.
    3. Bonaventure Course List – Catholic & Franciscan Values | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=430 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TRS 110 Faith and Reason TRS 222 Introduction to the Franciscan Tradition”
      The approved list includes several theology courses, some explicitly Catholic and some not.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Philosophy is required: three hours, unless the ethics requirement is met in a PHI course, in which case that course satisfies the philosophy requirement. Every student takes at least one philosophy course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bonaventure Program Requirements | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=355 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy (3 hours) if the Ethics requirement is met outside of the Philosophy (PHI) prefix”
      Three hours of philosophy are required; the requirement applies unless the ethics course is a PHI course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The Bonaventure Program describes itself as grounded in the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bonaventure Program Requirements | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=355 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grounded in the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition, the Bonaventure Program provides”
      The general education program is grounded in the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Tradition.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (A Theology and Philosophy BA with a theology concentration is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology and Philosophy Theology Concentration | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=8&poid=985&returnto=376 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Program: Theology and Philosophy, Theology Concentration, BA”
      A Theology and Philosophy BA with a theology concentration is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

68 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Two professional ministry staff are listed: Fr. Robert Barko (Director of Campus Ministry) and Fr. John Doctor (Vice President for Mission & Ministry). The campus ministry office email and phone are shown without a staff list.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry / Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology”
      Fr. Robert Barko, O.F.M. is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Faith and Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father John Doctor, OFM Vice President for Mission & Ministry 217-228-5432 extension 3614 doctojo@quincy.edu”
      Fr. John Doctor, OFM is listed as Vice President for Mission & Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Half-day, day-long, and weekend retreats are offered throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “There are opportunities for students to participate in half-day, day long, and weekend retreats throughout the year, put on by QU Campus Ministry and local churches.”
      Half-day, day-long, and weekend retreats are offered throughout the year; the number is not stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Two faith-formation groups are listed: scripture-based groups and RCIA. The Students For Life and Haiti Connection clubs are counted under the pro-life and justice indicators.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Scripture-Based Groups Campus Ministry offers opportunities for men and women exploring faith and seeking a deeper walk with Christ to come together around the Word in study and in prayer.”
      Campus ministry offers scripture-based groups for men and women.
      “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) This is a formal program for anyone wishing to join the Catholic Church”
      Campus ministry offers a formal RCIA program.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Garner Hall is a women's hall and Padua Hall a men's hall; both are single-sex residence halls.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Halls | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/housing-and-dining/residence-halls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Recently renovated, Garner Hall houses 140 first-year women.”
      Garner Hall is a women's residence hall.
      “A male-only residential option for first-year men, offering double rooms.”
      Padua Hall is a men's residence hall.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Overnight guests are limited to two consecutive nights in a week and eight nights a month, per the 2026-2027 student handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Quincy Universitycatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=447 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overnight guests are not permitted for more than two consecutive nights in a given week, with a maximum of eight nights per month.”
      Overnight guest visits are limited to two consecutive nights a week and eight nights a month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Fr. John Doctor, OFM is Vice President for Mission & Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father John Doctor, OFM Vice President for Mission & Ministry 217-228-5432 extension 3614 doctojo@quincy.edu”
      Fr. John Doctor, OFM is listed as Vice President for Mission & Ministry.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The QUEST Center coordinates service learning, with a Coordinator of Experiential Learning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Coordinator of Experiential Learning QUEST Center”
      Service learning is coordinated through the QUEST Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students (Service learning is a graduation requirement for all incoming and transfer undergraduates.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/academics/learning-by-doing/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Quincy University, service-learning is a graduation requirement for all incoming and transfer undergraduate students.”
      Service learning is a graduation requirement for incoming and transfer undergraduates.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (TRS 359 Catholic Social Teaching is an approved option in the Catholic & Franciscan Values requirement but is not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bonaventure Course List – Catholic & Franciscan Values | Quincy University Catalogcatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=430 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TRS 359 Catholic Social Teaching”
      TRS 359 Catholic Social Teaching is an approved option in the Catholic & Franciscan Values requirement.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (One pro-life student club is listed: Students For Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students For Life exists to promote the sacredness and dignity of life in all its stages, from conception until natural death.”
      A Students For Life club is listed under campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Two programs: campus ministry mission trips and the Haiti Connection club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Haiti Connection is a student club under Campus Ministry.”
      A Haiti Connection student club is listed under campus ministry.
      “Live out the Gospel call to be people of service with Mission Trips in the Quincy community and beyond, assisting others in their need.”
      Campus ministry runs mission trips in the Quincy community and beyond.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Mission trips are run by campus ministry, and service is framed by the Catholic and Franciscan mission.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Live out the Gospel call to be people of service with Mission Trips in the Quincy community and beyond, assisting others in their need.”
      Campus ministry runs mission trips in the Quincy community and beyond.
    2. Service Learning | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/academics/learning-by-doing/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Quincy University, service-learning is a graduation requirement for all incoming and transfer undergraduate students.”
      Service learning is a graduation requirement for incoming and transfer undergraduates.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is offered on campus Monday through Friday and twice on Sundays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Mass Times | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/worship-and-mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Chapel”
      Two Sunday Masses are listed in the St. Francis Solanus Chapel.
      “Monday-Friday 12:15 p.m. St. Francis Solanus Chapel (Summer hours: mass is held at the Holy Cross Friary)”
      Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the chapel, with summer exceptions.
  • The St. Francis Solanus Chapel is open daily for prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship and Mass Times | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/worship-and-mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Francis Solanus Chapel is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. for personal prayer and meditation for students.”
      The chapel is open daily for prayer.
  • A Franciscan priest is listed as Director of Campus Ministry, and a vice president for mission and ministry is named.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry / Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology”
      Fr. Robert Barko, O.F.M. is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Faith and Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father John Doctor, OFM Vice President for Mission & Ministry 217-228-5432 extension 3614 doctojo@quincy.edu”
      Fr. John Doctor, OFM is listed as Vice President for Mission & Ministry.
  • Service learning is a graduation requirement, and campus ministry runs mission trips.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/academics/learning-by-doing/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Quincy University, service-learning is a graduation requirement for all incoming and transfer undergraduate students.”
      Service learning is a graduation requirement for incoming and transfer undergraduates.
    2. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Live out the Gospel call to be people of service with Mission Trips in the Quincy community and beyond, assisting others in their need.”
      Campus ministry runs mission trips in the Quincy community and beyond.

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Campus ministry home

St. Francis Solanus Chapel (Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 1800 College Ave, Quincy, IL 62301-2699
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, prayer and meditation space, prayer materials, campus ministry office (Francis Hall, Room 114)

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Source: quincy.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, catalog.quincy.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, quincy.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 9 location not published

Faith formation 3

  • Scripture-based groups
    Opportunities for men and women to come together around the Word in study and prayer; contact campus ministry for current offerings.
    quincy.edu
  • RCIA
    A formal program for anyone wishing to join the Catholic Church or receive Confirmation.
    quincy.edu
  • St. Clare Sisters
    Listed among faith-based organizations; offers spiritual support, mentorship, and faith-based reflection and service.
    quincy.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Students For Life
    Club listed under campus ministry that promotes the sacredness and dignity of life from conception until natural death.
    quincy.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Night Prayer
    Daily at 9:30 p.m.
    Night prayer at the Campus Ministry House, 823 N 20th Street.
    quincy.edu
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Offered at varied times according to the student schedule; contact cministry@quincy.edu.
    quincy.edu

Retreats 1

  • Retreats (half-day, day-long, and weekend)
    Throughout the year
    Retreats put on by QU Campus Ministry and local churches; open to students of all faiths.
    quincy.edu

Service 2

  • Haiti Connection
    Student club under campus ministry that raises awareness of the plight of Haitians and raises money for communities served by the university's mission.
    quincy.edu
  • Campus ministry mission trips
    Traditionally during fall, Christmas, spring breaks, and summer
    Mission trips in the Quincy community and beyond.
    quincy.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Clubs and Activities | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry – Supports students in their spiritual journeys through worship services, retreats, Bible Studies, and faith formation.”
    Campus ministry supports students through worship, retreats, Bible studies, and faith formation.
  2. Campus Ministry | Quincy Universityquincy.edu/life-at-qu/faith-and-ministry/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Located on the first floor of Francis Hall, the St. Francis Solanus Chapel is the spiritual heart of campus”
    The chapel is on the first floor of Francis Hall on campus.
    “217-228-5432, extension 3617 Francis Hall, Room 114 cministry@quincy.edu”
    The campus ministry office's published phone and email.
  3. The Bonaventure Program | Quincy University Student Handbookcatalog.quincy.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=441 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Location 1800 College Ave Quincy, IL 62301-2699”
    The university's published address is 1800 College Ave, Quincy, IL 62301-2699.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
54 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.45%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,098 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,923

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,130
Total students1,280
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,359
Cost of attendance (per year)$50,091
Median federal debt at graduation$24,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
45%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,369
Admission rate51%
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1098
SAT reading & writing490–600
SAT math510–600
ACT composite20–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 42 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Quincy University a Catholic college?
Yes. Quincy University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Its sponsor is Franciscan friars.
What is Quincy University’s Compass Score?
70 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Quincy University?
Mass is listed at St. Francis Solanus Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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