Office of Graduate Studies
The Office of Graduate Studies supports students and faculty by promoting graduate programs, facilitating the admissions process, assisting current graduate students, and collaborating with various campus entities to better serve our students.
Advance your career with a master’s degree from Quincy University. Our programs are tailored to meet your needs as a professional working adult so you can achieve your educational goals and your career goals.
Graduate Admission Process/Requirements
Applications for admission into Quincy University graduate programs are accepted on a rolling basis, making it possible to begin at the start of any session. In addition to the list of items featured below, applicants should review specific program requirements. Submit all information to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Master of Business Administration Program – Required Application Materials:
- Completed Quincy University Graduate Studies application.
- Official transcripts from any college/university in which undergraduate credit was earned including the transcript which verifies conference of a baccalaureate degree
- (note: students who have attended school overseas may be required to submit an analysis of their transcripts by the Office of International Educational Services and submit a TOEFL score of 550 at minimum)
- Submission of official GMAT score (if undergraduate cumulative GPA is < 3.0)
- Two recommendation letters from individuals who can address your academic potential. Recommenders: follow this link to the recommendation form.
- 300-500 word autobiographical statement outlining applicant’s academic and work experience, and career goals
Tuition (per credit hour) $500
Master of Science in Education Program – Required Application Materials:
- Completed Quincy University Graduate Studies application
- Official transcripts from any college/university in which undergraduate credit was earned
- (note: applicants must have or will have completed a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission)
- All prospective MSE candidates seeking teacher certification must provide proof of having passed both the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency and the Illinois Content Test(s) appropriate to the area in which they seek certification prior to being admitted to the program.
- All prospective MSE candidates seeking Curriculum/Instruction – Bilingual/ESL and Reading Education must provide documentation of current Teacher License. This replaces the entrance testing requirement.
- Professional resume
- Two recommendation letters from individuals who can address your academic potential. Recommenders: follow this link to the recommendation form.
- 300-500 word autobiographical statement outlining applicant’s academic and work experience, and career goals
Tuition (per credit hour) $450
Master of Science in Education in Counseling – Required Application Materials:
- Completed Quincy University Graduate Studies application
- Official transcripts from any college/university in which undergraduate credit was earned
- (note: applicants must have or will have completed a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission)
- Submission of official MAT score (note: a MAT score of 380 or higher, or an equivalent score on the GRE)
- Quincy University proctors the MAT on campus by appointment for $75
- Professional resume
- Two recommendation letters from individuals who can address your academic potential. Recommenders: follow this link to the recommendation form.
- Three 300-500 word writing prompts
Tuition (per credit hour) $450
Graduate Admission
Online Application Form
Recommendation for Graduate Admission Form
MEC Writing Sample Topics (PDF)
You’re Admitted! What’s Next?
Congratulations! And welcome to the Quincy University family. We look forward to seeing you on campus and getting to know you better.
- Please review the Graduate Studies Welcome Packet
- Ensure your place in our incoming class by sending your enrollment deposit of $200. (This is required to enroll and will be applied to your overall tuition.)
- You can pay your deposit online or mail it to:
Office of Graduate Studies
Quincy University
Francis Hall Room 121
1800 College Ave.
Quincy, IL. 62301
For more information about the Graduate Studies program, contact:
Sara Deters
Graduate Studies Coordinator
217-228-5404
Applications are accepted throughout the year so you can start during any term.