Quinnipiac University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1481 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #399 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #358 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 2 | In Hamden |
| #265 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 6,073
- Graduates
- 2,715
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Applicants | 18,668 | 7,037 | 11,631 |
| Admissions | 15,641 | 5,911 | 9,730 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,605 | 636 | 969 |
2,674 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
746 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
443 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Quinnipiac University are 1120-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
78 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Quinnipiac University are 24-29 (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 | 6357 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 864 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 399 (5%) |
| Asian | 396 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 395 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 215 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 152 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Quinnipiac University is $39,051 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 | $33,296 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,709 |
| $48-75K | $33,699 |
| $75-110K | $38,821 |
| $110K+ | $42,979 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,170 | $19,710 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,170 | $19,710 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,170 | $19,710 |
| Fee in-district | $2,620 | $1,030 |
| Fee in-state | $2,620 | $1,030 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,620 | $1,030 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,348 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,950 |
Quinnipiac University majors
Quinnipiac University has granted 1,722 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 908 master's across 27 programs, and 371 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Quinnipiac University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 68 | 264 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 315 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 272 | ||
| Law | 127 | ||
| Finance, General | 110 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 99 | ||
| Medicine | 97 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 82 | 15 | |
| Journalism | 41 | 34 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 32 | 36 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 66 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 27 | 38 | |
| Nursing Practice | 65 | ||
| Psychology, General | 62 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 52 | ||
| Accounting | 39 | 12 | |
| Physician Assistant | 50 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 | ||
| Business Analytics | 4 | 38 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 42 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 39 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 38 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 38 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 36 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 34 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 32 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 31 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 30 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Pathology & Pathologist Assistant | 26 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 26 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 25 | ||
| Graphic Design | 25 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 23 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 21 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 21 | ||
| Legal Studies | 19 | ||
| Economics, General | 16 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 16 | ||
| Computer Science | 15 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 15 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 15 | ||
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 10 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 8 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 7 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 7 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Gerontology | 1 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,722 | 908 | 371 |
Quinnipiac University has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 73% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Quinnipiac University has published 4,281 scientific papers with 55,458 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 50 |
| 1992 | 13 | 50 |
| 1993 | 8 | 39 |
| 1994 | 17 | 51 |
| 1995 | 17 | 87 |
| 1996 | 16 | 120 |
| 1997 | 29 | 136 |
| 1998 | 26 | 155 |
| 1999 | 31 | 185 |
| 2000 | 36 | 215 |
| 2001 | 40 | 299 |
| 2002 | 52 | 290 |
| 2003 | 74 | 386 |
| 2004 | 78 | 419 |
| 2005 | 69 | 522 |
| 2006 | 77 | 668 |
| 2007 | 90 | 760 |
| 2008 | 101 | 915 |
| 2009 | 106 | 1019 |
| 2010 | 101 | 1257 |
| 2011 | 122 | 1424 |
| 2012 | 143 | 1851 |
| 2013 | 207 | 2083 |
| 2014 | 211 | 2372 |
| 2015 | 205 | 2727 |
| 2016 | 198 | 2851 |
| 2017 | 222 | 3096 |
| 2018 | 246 | 3487 |
| 2019 | 300 | 4102 |
| 2020 | 352 | 4812 |
| 2021 | 367 | 5617 |
| 2022 | 284 | 5740 |
| 2023 | 297 | 5905 |
Quinnipiac University alumni
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Molly Qerim
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Molly 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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Devon Toews
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Devon Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman 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.
-
James Feldeine
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
James Feldeine is an American-Dominican professional basketball player for Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played college basketball for Quinnipiac University, before playing professionally in Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico, Greece, Serbia, and Israel.
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 | 1,409 |
| 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 |