Quinnipiac University
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$48,680
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About Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Hamden, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,298, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 80%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $48,680.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
88% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
80% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards9k
Students enrolled
53%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
72%
Hispanic
9%
Unknown
5%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
4,903
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate 17% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $48,680 | $48,680 |
Graduate | $19,530 | $19,530 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $800 |
On-campus room and board | $15,690 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,690 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,800 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,030 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $67,170 | $67,170 |
Off-campus without family | $67,970 | $67,970 |
Off-campus with family | $54,510 | $54,510 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
15%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Cardiovascular Science
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Virology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology and Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Virology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology and Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Cardiovascular Science
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Development and Aging
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Development and Aging
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Development and Aging
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anesthesiologist Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Anesthesiologist Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Anesthesiologist Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Anesthesiologist Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Science/Scientist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
23Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
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