Quincy Colleges and Universities

The city of Quincy has just over 40,000 residents, and offers students a small college town environment which allows for a close focus on education. Located in Western Illinois, Quincy, also known as the Gem City, is nestled against the Mississippi River. Students of Quincy colleges and universities can be found unwinding at Quincy Gems baseball games or in one of the city's many parks.

Quincy colleges and universities offer liberal arts education and focused career training opportunities. Quincy University is the largest school in this college town, enrolling around 1,300 students in fall of 2007, and offering extensive opportunities for internships, study abroad, and community service activities. Quincy colleges and universities benefit the area economy, as trained graduates move into the local work force. Quincy's proximity to St. Louis and Chicago further serve to broaden career options after graduation.