Quinnipiac University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Hamden, CT
- Rating 3.54 out of 5 1,904 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Quinnipiac University understands the importance of visiting campus as part of your college decision process. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to be able to resume in-person campus visits for prospective students and their families. Pre-registration is required. Please visit our website for available dates and times at: www.qu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/ Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B+
About
Quinnipiac is a private, coed university enrolling 7,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students in business, communications, education, engineering, health sciences, law, liberal arts and sciences, medicine, nursing and social work.
Located in suburban Hamden, CT, midway between New York City and Boston, Quinnipiac offers students a wide range of opportunities, including access to state-of-the-art facilities, a multitude of student clubs and organizations, fitness, recreation, intramurals and club sports. Along with personal counseling and academic support services, small class sizes, individual attention from professors (15:1 student to faculty ratio), career development, study abroad and Division I athletics, Quinnipiac provides a well-rounded, rewarding college experience, striving to nurture a diverse and inclusive community where each member is acknowledged and respected and has the necessary resources to thrive as individuals and together.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
On-Campus Junior Preview Day
Quinnipiac University - Location varies by academic interest area. See registration link for details.
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Join us for our upcoming Junior Preview Day and speak with our Admissions staff, attend an information session and student panel, and tour our campuses. To allow for a safe experience for our campus visitors, we must limit the total number of registrants for each event. Registration for each party is limited to one student and two guests and is on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be offered once we reach capacity. We are so excited to welcome visitors back to campus! We look forward to seeing you soon!
On-Campus Junior Preview Day
Quinnipiac University - Location varies by academic interest area. See registration link for details.
View Event Description
Join us for our upcoming Junior Preview Day and speak with our Admissions staff, attend an information session and student panel, and tour our campuses. To allow for a safe experience for our campus visitors, we must limit the total number of registrants for each event. Registration for each party is limited to one student and two guests and is on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be offered once we reach capacity. We are so excited to welcome visitors back to campus! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Quinnipiac University Rankings
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Academics
- 82%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 101 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 125 responses
- 54%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 125 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Health Professions413 Graduates
- Nursing235 Graduates
- Finance111 Graduates
- Marketing111 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology91 Graduates
- Public Relations87 Graduates
- Business83 Graduates
- Accounting58 Graduates
- Communications52 Graduates
- Journalism51 Graduates
Interdisciplinary Studies at Quinnipiac
Not every student finds a single discipline that’s a perfect fit. By choosing interdisciplinary studies, you will explore different combinations of subjects in the arts and sciences that will help you to develop new knowledge and insights. You’ll develop a versatile set of professional skills that are essential in diverse fields such as teaching, public relations, law and environmental science.
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Campus Life
- 57%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 154 responses
- 54%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 177 responses
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After College
- 86%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 78 responses