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Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Suburb · 6,531 students
Website Common App Forbes ranking Scorecard
Nov 1 · Early Decision I (binding) · in 21 days
Checked Oct 2026 · qu.edu
$40,675
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
77%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$83,759
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
72%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Quinnipiac University is a private institution best known nationally for its influential political polling institute and high-ranking health professions programs, including competitive direct-entry pathways in nursing, physical therapy, and medicine. Alongside acclaimed offerings in communications, journalism, and business, the university strongly emphasizes professional mentorship, internships, and career readiness. Located across three modern campuses anchored by the scenic backdrop of Sleeping Giant State Park, student life features a vibrant suburban community driven by collaborative academics and deep pride in Bobcat Division I athletics, particularly its national championship ice hockey program.

Wikipedia:Quinnipiac University is a private university in Hamden, Connecticut, United States. The university grants undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. It also hosts the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

Location
Hamden, CT, 06518 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
38 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$55,480
Housing & food (on campus)$17,260
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$81,830
Average net price$40,675
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$55,480
Housing & food (on campus)$17,260
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$81,830
Average net price$40,675
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.qu.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$56,430
Books & supplies$1,100
Personal expenses$1,810
Transportation$850
Total published by the school$81,830
Source: www.qu.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$33,649
$30–48k
$35,827
$48–75k
$36,507
$75–110k
$39,096
$110k+
$42,891
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $30,056
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
77%
Within 4 yrs
71%
Back for yr 2
89%
Transferred
17%
Pell students: 64.1% · others: 77.9% 
8 yrs after starting
79% graduated · 17% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$65,744
10 yrs after entry$83,759
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$11k–$27k
90th percentile$29,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1242
R 580–660 · M 570–660
SAT middle 50%: 1150–1320
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 71.5% · women 72.6% 
Yield: 11.1% of admitted students enroll 
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Decision I
Nov 1 2026
binding in 21 days
If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Early Action
Nov 15 2026
in 35 days
Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.
Early Decision II
Jan 15 2027
binding in 96 days
A later Early Decision round: if admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Regular Decision
Feb 1 2027
in 113 days
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Oct 2026 · qu.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If Quinnipiac University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
16%
First-gen
20%
Family income
$106,325
Independent
7%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (CT)
32.3%
Out of state
66.0%
International
1.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NY 438 · MA 346 · NJ 256 · NH 51 · RI 51

Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
12%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$65,744
After 10 yrs
$83,759
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing290
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other284
Finance and Financial Management Services106
Business Administration, Management and Operations92
Biology, General65
Marketing63
Psychology, General61
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication54
Film/Video and Photographic Arts47
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions43
Communication and Media Studies40
Computer Systems Analysis37
Design and Applied Arts36
Journalism35
Accounting and Related Services33
Criminal Justice and Corrections32
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$764M
Full-time faculty
36%
Faculty salary
$11,491/mo
Teaching spend
$13,460
per student
Federal loans
59%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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