QUINCY — Quincy University welcomed 287 freshmen to campus for the new school year — the largest class in more than two decades and a three percent increase over 2015. In addition, QU enrolled 88 transfer students along with 669 returning full-time undergraduate students for a total full-time undergraduate population of 1,044. Including part-time undergraduate and graduate program students, the overall enrollment for the 2016-2017 academic year stands at 1,171.

“I am excited that we continue to grow our incoming enrollment in such a challenging higher education environment,” said Vice President for Student Enrollment and Engagement, Soumitra Ghosh.

“In view of the budget impasse in the state of Illinois and the uncertainty of MAP (Monetary Award Program) grants, we are especially pleased that students and their families continue to find value in the education provided by Quincy University,” said QU President Robert Gervasi.

Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, QU is a Catholic, co-educational, residential university. More information, is available at www.quincy.edu or by calling the Office of Community Relations by calling (217) 228-5275.