Quincy University was established in 1860 and is located at Quincy, Illinois. It is a private, four-year, liberal arts university accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The university offers various graduate, undergraduate and pre professional programs via its different Divisions & Schools, namely, Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, Fine Arts & Communication, Humanities, Professional Studies and Science & Technology. The university also offers an Aviation program to enable a student to become a competent and professional pilot.