Quinnipiac University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1467 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #406 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #363 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 2 | In Hamden |
| #293 of 1,001 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 6,298
- Graduates
- 2,919
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 89% | 88% |
| Applicants | 15,722 | 5,756 | 9,964 |
| Admissions | 13,855 | 5,095 | 8,758 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,492 | 569 | 923 |
4,129 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
774 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6635 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 850 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 482 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 418 (5%) |
| Asian | 378 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 225 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 216 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Quinnipiac University is $38,244 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 | $30,052 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $30,318 |
| $48-75K | $31,882 |
| $75-110K | $36,101 |
| $110K+ | $40,018 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,680 | $19,530 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,680 | $19,530 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,680 | $19,530 |
| Fee in-district | $2,590 | $810 |
| Fee in-state | $2,590 | $810 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,590 | $810 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,048 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,690 |
Quinnipiac University majors
Quinnipiac University has granted 1,830 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 831 master's across 29 programs, and 356 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Quinnipiac University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 352 | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 82 | 232 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 244 | ||
| Finance, General | 114 | ||
| Law | 102 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 100 | ||
| Medicine | 94 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 85 | 5 | |
| Nursing Science | 16 | 69 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 36 | 34 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 38 | 31 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 69 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 67 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 63 | ||
| Journalism | 43 | 19 | |
| Management Science | 60 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 53 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 49 | ||
| Accounting | 34 | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 45 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 43 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 43 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 41 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 40 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 35 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 31 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | ||
| Pathology & Experimental Pathology | 26 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 25 | ||
| Social Work | 25 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 23 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 22 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 19 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 19 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 19 | ||
| Education, General | 18 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| Economics, General | 17 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 17 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 16 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 16 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 12 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 11 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Cardiovascular Science | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Purchasing, Procurement & Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 9 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 1 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,830 | 831 | 356 |
Quinnipiac University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Quinnipiac University has published 3,616 scientific papers with 44,720 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 | 51 |
| 1991 | 7 | 53 |
| 1992 | 10 | 46 |
| 1993 | 5 | 40 |
| 1994 | 14 | 43 |
| 1995 | 16 | 61 |
| 1996 | 15 | 50 |
| 1997 | 24 | 68 |
| 1998 | 20 | 84 |
| 1999 | 30 | 90 |
| 2000 | 38 | 109 |
| 2001 | 38 | 182 |
| 2002 | 43 | 198 |
| 2003 | 75 | 251 |
| 2004 | 73 | 295 |
| 2005 | 60 | 373 |
| 2006 | 67 | 484 |
| 2007 | 80 | 587 |
| 2008 | 88 | 729 |
| 2009 | 102 | 861 |
| 2010 | 93 | 1026 |
| 2011 | 123 | 1234 |
| 2012 | 123 | 1581 |
| 2013 | 169 | 1814 |
| 2014 | 191 | 2116 |
| 2015 | 186 | 2483 |
| 2016 | 178 | 2485 |
| 2017 | 212 | 2768 |
| 2018 | 207 | 2851 |
| 2019 | 245 | 3554 |
| 2020 | 299 | 4247 |
| 2021 | 336 | 5650 |
| 2022 | 260 | 5236 |
Quinnipiac University alumni
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Molly Qerim
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Molly Qerim is an American television personality and a 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.
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Lynne Patton
- Occupations
- civil servantpoliticianwedding planner
- Biography
-
Lynne Martine Patton is an American event planner and former Trump administration political appointee.
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 | 1,411 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Mt Carmel Ave Hamden, Connecticut, 06518 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 61,000 |
| Phone | 2035828200 |