Overview


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:
77%
Average Net Price:
$41,815
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1190
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$41,815
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| 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:
| $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
69%
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. 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.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,035
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,190
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$28,224
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
8%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4971
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,190
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$38,409
$30k - $48k
$35,372
$48k - $75k
$35,555
$75k - $110k
$30,587
$110k+
$27,722
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.
$111,698,272
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$70,234,357
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.
66%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$13,050
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
65%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,325
Average Other Loans Per Year
$26,963
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
21323
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
212
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | February 1 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
32%
Out-Of-State Students
64%
3%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1190
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
540
75th
650
Reading
25th
560
75th
650
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
20
Top 25%
48
Top 50%
82
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,918
Total Number of Undergrads
6,248
0
100
77%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
80%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non 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
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ✓ ✓ |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
55%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
US National: 44%61%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
32%
Out-Of-State Students
64%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
51
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
12%
White
74%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
145
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
68%
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
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