School Overview
Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, Connecticut, is a private, coeducational university that awards undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Quinnipiac is comprised of six academic schools and colleges, which include its School of Business and Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Law, School of Education, School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences. In 2013, Quinnipiac University was ranked first among northern master’s universities by U.S. News & World Report for having implemented innovative academic, campus and facility changes.
General Information
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Admission Office 275 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, CT 06518-1908 (203) 582-8600 (800) 462-1944 Fax: (203) 582-8906 [email protected] Contact: Carla Knowlton Director of Admissions |
Main Address 275 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203) 582-8200 www.quinnipiac.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,870 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,484 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,747 Graduate enrollment: 1,166 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $45 Online application fee: $45 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 45% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Digital art B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Composition B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biopsychology B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Science Technologies Biology Technician B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Criminology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Quinnipiac University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (203) 582-8200 |
| Website: | www.qu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.qu.edu/apply |
| Address: | Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,708 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 75% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,552 (78% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $49,280 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $49,280 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $23,056 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Quinnipiac University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Quinnipiac University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 5 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 5 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 7 | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Education | 3 | 10 | |||
| Engineering | 4 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 7 | 9 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 3 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 8 | 60 | 36 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Quinnipiac University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $49,280 |
| Out-of-state | $49,280 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $19,730 |
| Out-of-state | $19,730 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,878 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,876 | 99% | $23,056 |
| Student loan aid | 1,237 | 65% | $12,715 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,697 | 90% | $27,372 |
| Federal student loans | 4,469 | 60% | $6,767 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Quinnipiac University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Quinnipiac University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 22,653 | 8,374 | 14,279 | Percent admitted | 100% | 73% | 68% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 7% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Quinnipiac University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 9,708 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,845 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,863 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Quinnipiac University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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