- Acceptance rate: 48% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 423–550 reading and writing, 393–568 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–24 composite
- Average net price: $21,331 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Judson University reported: an acceptance rate of 48% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–24.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Judson University reviews each application.
Judson University GPA requirements
Judson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Judson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Judson University acceptance rate
Judson University admitted 395 of 830 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 48%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Judson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Elgin, Illinois, with 718 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Judson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 423 | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 393 | 440 | 568 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 15 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1039 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Judson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Judson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,331 a year at Judson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Judson University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Judson University admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Judson University?
A lot: Judson University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Judson University test optional?
Check Judson University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Judson University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores and 36% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Judson University look for?
Judson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Judson University accept?
Judson University's acceptance rate was 48% for fall 2024: it admitted 395 of 830 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Judson University students have?
The middle 50% of Judson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 423–550 in reading and writing and 393–568 in math; ACT composite 16–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Judson University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Judson University admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the average net price at Judson University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,331 a year at Judson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Judson University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Judson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Judson University if a parent went there?
No. Judson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Judson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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