Quincy University

Quincy University
Former names
St. Francis Solanus College and Seminary (1860–1873)
St. Francis Solanus College (1873–1917)
Quincy College (1917–1993)
Motto"Praeco Sum Magni Regis" (Latin)
Motto in English
"I am the herald of the Great King"
TypePrivate college
Established1860 (1860)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Franciscan)
PresidentBrian McGee
Students1,163 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates1,072 (fall 2024)
Postgraduates91 (fall 2024)
Location,
U.S.

39°56′27″N 91°23′10″W / 39.9407°N 91.3860°W / 39.9407; -91.3860
CampusSmall city
Colors    Brown and white
NicknameHawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II - GLVC
MascotVictor E. Hawk
Websitequincy.edu

Quincy University (QU) is a private Franciscan college in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1860, it has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students across five constituent schools.