Judson University Acceptance Rate
Elgin, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 873
- Admitted
- 551
- Yield
- 32.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 873 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Judson University's acceptance rate has fallen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 63.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 703 to 873 (+24%) over that period.
Its 63.1% rate makes Judson University more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 72%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.4% for women vs 59.8% for men, a 14.6-point gap). Judson University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 32.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 703 | 514 | 73.1% | 201 |
| 2015–16 | 653 | 461 | 70.6% | 156 |
| 2016–17 | 676 | 506 | 74.9% | 192 |
| 2017–18 | 757 | 539 | 71.2% | 169 |
| 2018–19 | 552 | 392 | 71% | 158 |
| 2019–20 | 1,713 | 660 | 38.5% | 189 |
| 2020–21 | 970 | 553 | 57% | 142 |
| 2021–22 | 984 | 614 | 62.4% | 188 |
| 2022–23 | 1,153 | 671 | 58.2% | 175 |
| 2023–24 | 873 | 551 | 63.1% | 178 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 195 | 145 | 74.4% |
| Men | 677 | 405 | 59.8% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 435–540 | 55% |
| SAT Math | 425–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–23 | 20% |
How Judson 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 Judson University's acceptance rate?
Judson University's acceptance rate is 63.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (551 admitted of 873 applicants).
Is Judson University test optional?
Judson University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Judson University?
Judson University received 873 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 551.
What SAT score do you need for Judson University?
Admitted students at Judson University typically scored 435–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 425–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Judson University getting harder to get into?
Judson University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 63.1% 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: www.judsonu.edu/.