Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

A private university located in Hamden, Connecticut, Quinnipiac engages and serves a diverse student body and offers an educational experience that is both personal and challenging. Quinnipiac's academic centers and institutes pair students and faculty together to transform in-class academic theory into real-world solutions. Outside of the classroom, students can become a part of a vibrant, passionate community by joining a variety of student-run organizations. An educational experience at Quinnipiac prepares students to become enlightened global citizens ready for the challenges and opportunities of 21st century careers. 

Acceptance Rate:
72%
Average Net Price:
$41,815
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1190

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$41,815
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$55,480
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$55,480
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$17,260
Books and Supplies
$1100
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$33,649
$30k - $48k
$35,827
$48k - $75k
$36,507
$75k - $110k
$39,096
$110k+
$42,891
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,689
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,697
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,991

 

Students receiving state aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3786
Students receiving federal aid
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,697
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$35,465
$30k - $48k
$36,052
$48k - $75k
$35,062
$75k - $110k
$29,940
$110k+
$25,782
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$99,275,648
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$50,255,175

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
64%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,694
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,302
Average Other Loans Per Year
$26,273

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
72%
Acceptance Rate
18668
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
200
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1February 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15May 1
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1May 1
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
30%
Out-Of-State Students
65%
5%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1190
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
550
75th
650
Reading
25th
570
75th
650
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
19
Top 25%
46
Top 50%
80

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 203-582-8600
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,788
Total Number of Undergrads
6,073
0
100
73%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
76%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
44%
20-39 Students
49%
40-99 Students
5%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
98

Faculty Overview

0
100
55%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
61%
Residency
In-State Students
30%
Out-Of-State Students
65%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
51
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
11%
White
74%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
145
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
63%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats
School Colors
navy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
165
Total Female Athletes
290
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
23
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Acrobatics
  • Tumbling
Quinnipiac University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$67,700
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Hartford
Providence
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
Quinnipiac University
Yale New Haven Hospital
ESPN
Travelers
Pratt & Whitney
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
The professors at Quinnipiac University are extremely helpful. Sure, you'll find an exception to that rule, but I have found that the majority of teachers excel at aiding their students in their education, and personal growth. I dare say that in my freshman year at QU I learned more than I did through four years in high school. The classes are well directed and thorough.
Gray from Kinnelon, NJ
All of my classes so far have challenged me. The professors are knowledgeable and more than willing to help you outside of class. I used to not like going to classes when i was in high school and before i transferred to QU, but now i look forward to it everyday.
Mark from Medford, MA
While at Quinnipiac University the students realize that the professors are passionate about what they are teaching. While exuding their passion of the subject they are teaching, the professors make it easier for the students to learn the material, as well as facilitate the learning process. Quinnipiac aims to help students learn subject matter, but also to aid them in their own discovery of themselves as an individual. In doing so, Quinnipiac has a structured enough curriculum to keep the students focused within their majors, but also lenient enough to allow the students to identify their own beliefs and principles.
Chelsea from Wallingford, CT
Honestly you really do learn so much here! The education QU provides is really excellent. I am a Health Science major and I can really say that I know so much more than I did before coming here. The teachers go into greater depth with details than teachers in high school do (and I went to a really good high school).
Lindsay from Southbury, CT
Classes at Quinnipiac are unlike any I have ever seen. The professors are excited about what they teach, they are actively seeking out the newest information in their field, and they are readily available for anything you need and know you by a name and a face not a number. I have honestly learned more in my freshman year here than my four years in high school. Not only do I learn a lot in the classroom, but just the atmosphere of the students here will tell you that you can learn a lot outside the classroom as well. Students here want to know more and many push themselves to go above and beyond the call of their academic courses.
Lyndsey from Enfield, NH
as i reflect on my first year at quinnipiac, my main thoughts are about the careers in the health field that i have been exposed to. this university is highly ranked for their health sciences programs and i understand why; faculty work strongly with students to enhance their knowledge making, and i have appreciated all the help. all it takes from a student is to reach out to faculty, who are eager to aid in his/hers process of career development. although the student body is not large and is majority females, i've created strong bonds with both faculty and students. for my particular career in the health sciences, i am very passionate about my school.
gabrielle from danbury, ct
Quinnipiac University is the best decision I have ever made. The physical therapy program is one of the best in the country. The campus thrives from all the energy of intelligent students.
Kaitlin from Commack, NY
Class sizes are relatively small, which creates a great environment to develop relationships with professors. They get to know students personally, and will do the best they can to help you succeed. Professors also bring experience and knowledge from their fields into the classroom, which makes for a great learning environment.
Valerie - PA
The teachers are fantastic and love to teach. They push you to be the best that you can and to make sure that you are prepared for the real world and life after college. The teachers are very helpful and are willing to meet outside of class time to help you go over material and study for upcoming tests or quizzes.
Elena
I could not ask for a school where I feel most at home. The students are so caring and full of life, the classes are challenging and educational, and the views are absolutely beautiful. I would rate Quinnipiac University as an A+.
Hannah