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Quinnipiac University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 4,048
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Hamden, Connecticut, Quinnipiac is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Quinnipiac is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Quinnipiac University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Quinnipiac emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Quinnipiac boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$51,270

Cost of attendance at Quinnipiac University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$51,270

Cost of attendance at Quinnipiac University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Quinnipiac University received on average $29,396 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,396
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 270 15% $4,684 $1,264,599
Other Federal Grant 623 35% $3,454 $2,151,588
State Grant/Scholarships 40 2% $4,030 $161,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,724 98% $28,140 $48,513,277
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,729 98% $29,396 $50,826,065

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Quinnipiac University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Quinnipiac University students is 80.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.9%.

80.0%

  • asian 77.6% 52 students
  • African American 69.2% 54 students
  • white 82.6% 1,206 students
  • unknown 73.6% 39 students
  • hispanic 72.7% 109 students
  • International Students 61.9% 26 students
  • Mixed Race 68.1% 32 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Quinnipiac University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Quinnipiac University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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