Where You’re Known. Where You Belong.
Learn by doing through hands-on coursework, service learning, and experiential opportunities that connect knowledge to real-world impact. Engage with your community, explore new perspectives, and build meaningful relationships along the way. At Quincy University, you’ll enjoy an education intentionally designed to help you grow—academically, personally, and professionally.
Why Choose Quincy?
Choosing a college is an important decision, and Quincy University offers first-time freshmen a supportive, engaging environment where students are known, challenged, and encouraged to succeed. With small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and personalized academic support, students receive the attention they need to grow both academically and personally. Quincy combines rigorous academic programs with hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and a strong sense of community—helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and prepare for meaningful careers and lives beyond graduation.
The Application Process
First Time Freshman
- Apply Using QU Application or Apply Using Common App
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official ACT or SAT Scores (Quincy testing codes are 1120 for ACT and 1645 for SAT)
- Test-Optional Writing Sample, based on a prompt provided by the Office of Admissions
- Counselor Recommendation
Will my credits earned prior to enrollment be accepted?
Students entering Quincy University as first-time freshmen may be eligible to receive credit for college-level coursework completed prior to high school graduation or college enrollment. To be considered, official transcripts or exam scores must be submitted to the Office of Admissions, where they will be reviewed and evaluated by the University Registrar for potential application toward a Quincy degree.
You’re Admitted! What’s Next?
Congratulations, and welcome to the Quincy University family! We are excited to welcome you to campus and look forward to getting to know you. To help make your transition to college as smooth as possible, we’ve gathered important next steps and resources just for you.
Visit the QU Admitted Students Page to get started.