Quinnipiac University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1493 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #399 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #359 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 2 | In Hamden |
| #384 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 62 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 6,248
- Graduates
- 2,670
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.qu.edu
Quinnipiac University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Quinnipiac University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 76% | 78% |
| Applicants | 21,323 | 8,453 | 12,866 |
| Admissions | 16,418 | 6,432 | 9,983 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,793 | 742 | 1,051 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 3 | 1 |
3,136 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,115 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
506 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Quinnipiac University are 1100-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
55 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Quinnipiac University are 25-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6307 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 978 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 412 (5%) |
| Asian | 404 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 390 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 246 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 166 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Quinnipiac University is $39,632 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $31,257 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $34,294 |
| $48-75K | $34,111 |
| $75-110K | $39,079 |
| $110K+ | $41,944 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,400 | $17,172 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,400 | $17,172 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,400 | $17,172 |
| Fee in-district | $2,690 | $1,045 |
| Fee in-state | $2,690 | $1,045 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,690 | $1,045 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,697 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,950 |
| Room charge | $12,390 |
| Meal charge | $4,080 |
Quinnipiac University majors
Quinnipiac University has granted 1,607 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 910 master's across 27 programs, and 356 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Quinnipiac University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 79 | 278 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 289 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 283 | ||
| Law | 123 | ||
| Finance, General | 101 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 91 | 10 | |
| Medicine | 95 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 88 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 63 | ||
| Business Analytics | 12 | 50 | |
| Accounting | 32 | 28 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 24 | 36 | |
| Psychology, General | 58 | ||
| Journalism | 32 | 23 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 47 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 52 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 50 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 15 | 27 | |
| Nursing Practice | 40 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 39 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 35 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 32 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 32 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 28 | ||
| Pathology & Pathologist Assistant | 28 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 28 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 27 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 25 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 23 | ||
| Graphic Design | 23 | ||
| Computer Science | 22 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | ||
| Social Work | 21 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 20 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 19 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 19 | ||
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Legal Studies | 17 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 16 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 16 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 16 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 16 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 15 | ||
| Economics, General | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 12 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 12 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 11 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 8 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 7 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 5 | ||
| Radiologist Assistant | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,607 | 910 | 356 |
Quinnipiac University has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 74% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Quinnipiac University has published 4,941 scientific papers with 80,742 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 75 |
| 1993 | 8 | 66 |
| 1994 | 17 | 76 |
| 1995 | 18 | 123 |
| 1996 | 17 | 154 |
| 1997 | 34 | 171 |
| 1998 | 26 | 202 |
| 1999 | 34 | 242 |
| 2000 | 42 | 313 |
| 2001 | 44 | 384 |
| 2002 | 57 | 386 |
| 2003 | 80 | 497 |
| 2004 | 88 | 572 |
| 2005 | 70 | 637 |
| 2006 | 80 | 875 |
| 2007 | 99 | 937 |
| 2008 | 108 | 1149 |
| 2009 | 112 | 1329 |
| 2010 | 106 | 1633 |
| 2011 | 155 | 1949 |
| 2012 | 175 | 2361 |
| 2013 | 197 | 2681 |
| 2014 | 231 | 3068 |
| 2015 | 224 | 3427 |
| 2016 | 199 | 3612 |
| 2017 | 237 | 3969 |
| 2018 | 264 | 4743 |
| 2019 | 328 | 5241 |
| 2020 | 349 | 6528 |
| 2021 | 380 | 7536 |
| 2022 | 307 | 7574 |
| 2023 | 343 | 8131 |
| 2024 | 345 | 8032 |
Quinnipiac University alumni
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Molly Qerim
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Molly Ann Qerim is an American television personality and host of ESPN's First Take. She previously was the host of NFL Network's weekday morning show, NFL AM, and NFL Fantasy Live.
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Ilona Maher
- Occupations
- rugby sevens playerrugby union player
- Biography
-
Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher OLY is an American rugby union player. As of December 2024, she has signed for Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league and began playing for them in January 2025. She won bronze with the United States in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Devon Toews
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Devon Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Tazer", Toews was drafted 108th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2014 NHL entry draft. Toews won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.
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Michael van der Veen
- Enrolled in Quinnipiac University
- In 1988 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Michael Thomas van der Veen is an American attorney who specializes in civil litigation and criminal defense. He represented former president Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial in the United States Senate, which resulted in acquittal on February 13, 2021.
General info
| Alternative names | QU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 |
| Motto | Preparing students for evolving 21st century careers |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,475 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 275 Mt Carmel Ave Hamden, Connecticut, 06518 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 61,000 |
| Phone | 2035828200 |