Quinnipiac University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1424 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #387 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #348 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 2 | In Hamden |
| #392 of 1,017 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 6,557
- Graduates
- 2,867
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 71% | 73% |
| Applicants | 23,949 | 9,209 | 14,726 |
| Admissions | 17,280 | 6,582 | 10,689 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,916 | 758 | 1,158 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
3,168 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
984 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
422 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Quinnipiac University are 1150-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
63 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Quinnipiac University are 25-30 (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 | 6630 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1128 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 473 (5%) |
| Asian | 446 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 263 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 261 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 207 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Quinnipiac University is $40,632 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 | $33,649 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $35,827 |
| $48-75K | $36,507 |
| $75-110K | $39,096 |
| $110K+ | $42,891 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,670 | $18,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,670 | $18,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,670 | $18,000 |
| Fee in-district | $2,810 | $1,140 |
| Fee in-state | $2,810 | $1,140 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,810 | $1,140 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,102 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,950 |
| Room charge | $12,520 |
| Meal charge | $6,420 |
Quinnipiac University majors
Quinnipiac University has granted 1,647 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 823 master's across 26 programs, and 344 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 | 64 | 238 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 283 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 278 | ||
| Law | 115 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 81 | 25 | |
| Finance, General | 101 | ||
| Medicine | 93 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 80 | ||
| Psychology, General | 79 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 53 | 24 | |
| Business Analytics | 16 | 48 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 59 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 24 | 31 | |
| Journalism | 34 | 19 | |
| Nursing Practice | 52 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 51 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | 17 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 44 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 33 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | ||
| Social Work | 30 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 29 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 28 | ||
| Pathology & Pathologist Assistant | 28 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 27 | ||
| Computer Science | 26 | ||
| Legal Studies | 24 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 23 | ||
| Graphic Design | 23 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 18 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 17 | ||
| Economics, General | 17 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 16 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 16 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 15 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 13 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 8 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 3 | ||
| Gerontology | 3 | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 3 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 2 | ||
| Radiologist Assistant | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,647 | 823 | 344 |
Quinnipiac University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 69% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Quinnipiac University has published 5,270 scientific papers with 86,602 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 66 |
| 1994 | 17 | 76 |
| 1995 | 18 | 127 |
| 1996 | 17 | 155 |
| 1997 | 34 | 171 |
| 1998 | 26 | 202 |
| 1999 | 34 | 242 |
| 2000 | 42 | 313 |
| 2001 | 44 | 384 |
| 2002 | 57 | 386 |
| 2003 | 80 | 499 |
| 2004 | 88 | 573 |
| 2005 | 70 | 637 |
| 2006 | 80 | 876 |
| 2007 | 99 | 937 |
| 2008 | 108 | 1149 |
| 2009 | 111 | 1328 |
| 2010 | 106 | 1633 |
| 2011 | 155 | 1950 |
| 2012 | 175 | 2361 |
| 2013 | 197 | 2681 |
| 2014 | 231 | 3064 |
| 2015 | 225 | 3426 |
| 2016 | 198 | 3618 |
| 2017 | 234 | 3975 |
| 2018 | 265 | 4754 |
| 2019 | 329 | 5244 |
| 2020 | 350 | 6534 |
| 2021 | 381 | 7544 |
| 2022 | 307 | 7567 |
| 2023 | 344 | 8143 |
| 2024 | 384 | 8142 |
| 2025 | 372 | 7468 |
Quinnipiac University alumni
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Molly Qerim
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Molly Ann Qerim is an American television personality and former host of ESPN's First Take. She previously was the host of NFL Network's weekday morning show, NFL AM, and NFL Fantasy Live. As of January 2026 she is the host for the Zuffa Boxing promotion on Paramount+.
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Ilona Maher
- Occupations
- rugby sevens playerrugby union player
- Biography
-
Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher OLY is a social media personality, reality television star, and a part-time professional rugby union player. As of January 2026, she is currently not playing rugby and has not announced any plans to return to the game, but has remained active as an online personality.
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Devon Toews
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Devon Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He 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 then 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 | 1,529 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 275 Mt Carmel Ave Hamden, Connecticut, 06518 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 61,000 |
| Phone | 2035828200 |