Quinnipiac University: Ranking & Review

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Hamden
rank		United States
rank		World
rank
1241778
Top 5%

Quinnipiac University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics

TotalMenWomen
Acceptance Rate74%71%76%
Applicants22,0718,32513,746
Admissions16,3055,91410,391
Enrolled undergraduates1,9677261,241
Enrolled total (including graduate students)10,2003,8356,365

1,881 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

1,013 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Male-Female Ratio

Enrollment by race or ethnicity

Typical SAT scores

Number of students submitting SAT scores1,387
Percent of students submitting SAT scores71%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
590
Math
580

Typical ACT scores

Number of students submitting ACT scores601
Percent of students submitting ACT scores31%
ACT Composite
25
ACT English
25
ACT Math
24

Admission requirements

Application fee for undergraduates - $65. Application fee for graduates - $45.

Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRecommended
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of the college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admission test scoresRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required

Quinnipiac University Tuition

Total cost for students livingIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$63,770$63,770
Off-campus$65,040$65,040
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,190 and other expenses per full academic year.

Quinnipiac University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 4,869 students.

Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates$44,420$44,420
Fees for full-time undergraduates$2,360$2,360
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates$1,020$1,020
Tuition for Full-time graduates$18,180$18,180
Fees for full-time graduates$720$720
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates$1,010$1,010

Programs and Degrees

ProgramsBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoralTotal
Health Professions and Related Programs598134251983
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services390383773
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs17430204
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8665151
Legal Professions and Studies2887115
Education110110
Psychology9696
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services522678
Social Sciences6060
Visual and Performing Arts3838
Public Administration and Social Service Professions43135
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service3131
English Language and Literature & Letters2525
Engineering2525
History1515
Mathematics and Statistics1212
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities66
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics44
Physical Sciences44
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences33
Philosophy and Religious Studies33
Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Grand Total1,6547793382,771

A total of 1,654 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Quinnipiac University.

At the master's and doctor's level 1,117 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.

TotalMenWomen
Graduation rate75%70%78%
  • Full-time retention rate - 86%
  • Part-time retention rate - 17%

General info

Alternative namesQU
Founded1929
MottoPreparing students for evolving 21st century careers
Religious affiliationNot applicable
Colorsblue, gold
Academic CalendarSemester
Total FTE staff1,553
Instructional FTE654
Sector of institutionPrivate not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control of institutionPrivate not-for-profit
Carnegie ClassificationMaster's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and Contacts

Official Websitewww.qu.edu
AddressMt Carmel Ave
Hamden, Connecticut, 06518
United States
Urbanization levelSuburb: Large
City population61,000
Phone2035828200
Fax+1 (203) 582 8906

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