B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    B+
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    C-
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B
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Quinnipiac University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Address
Mt Carmel Ave
Hamden, CT 06518
Website
qu.edu
From Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational university enrolling 7,100 undergraduate and 2,800 graduate students in Business, Engineering, Communications, Health Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education, Law and Medicine. Located in suburban Hamden, CT—15 miles north of New Haven—Quinnipiac offers students a wide range of opportunities, including access to state-of-the-art facilities, a multitude of student clubs and activities, counseling and academic support services, small classes, individual attention from professors, career development, study abroad, and Division I athletics.

Quinnipiac University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
990-1190
ACT Range
23-27
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Quinnipiac University

Cost

Net Price
$35,630/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $25,971/ year
  • $30-48k
    $29,184/ year
  • $49-75k
    $31,400/ year
  • $76-110k
    $34,689/ year
  • $110k+
    $39,892/ year

Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.101 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.107 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.107 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    152 Graduates
  • Communications
    93 Graduates
  • Procurement and Contracts Management
    84 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    81 Graduates
  • Finance
    80 Graduates
  • Psychology
    70 Graduates
  • Journalism
    52 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    45 Graduates
  • Accounting
    38 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,673Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 71 responses
Report
  • Preppy
    49%
  • Cliquey
    15%
  • Motivated
    14%
  • Slobcats
    14%
  • Unique
    4%
  • Stuck up
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.136 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.159 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 77 responses
Report
  • Presents many opportunities for students
    42%
  • High school-like
    14%
  • Professional
    14%
  • Asthetics
    12%
  • Enjoy your learning
    10%
  • Apathetic
    4%
  • Internships
    3%

After Quinnipiac University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
76%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.78 responses
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Quinnipiac University Reviews

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I couldn't be more happier that I made the decision to attend Quinnipiac University. I love that the school offers so much to do on campus and there are so many clubs and organizations to be a part of. The school itself is stunning and very well maintained. Quinnipiac has the best school spirit. There is always an exciting game to go to, especially the hockey games at the TD Sports Complex! I also strongly believe that Quinnipiac has great professors who actually care about their students and their success. Classroom sizes are typically small, and many professors get to know their students personally. I can't wait for the years to come!
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I have been attending Quinnipiac for 3 years now, and I am about to enter my first year of Graduate School. I will be studying Physical Therapy in hopes of becoming a DPT at the end of my 6th year. Quinnipiac has become my home away from home and I could not be more grateful for all of the wonderful opportunities I have been given. I have traveled to Spain, participated in community service projects, and met so many great professors and students. I currently hold a student worker position in the Office of Brand Strategy and Integrated Communications, and it gives me the opportunities to reach out to important members of the Quinnipiac community as well as a variety of students with interesting stories. My courses have been rigorous but very much worth it, and I feel very prepared to begin my graduate career.
It's hard for students in sports to join greek life, not impossible but hard. Sports are demanding and time consuming on their schedules. Greek life hold meetings at night and weekends which can interfere with sports, or sleep. Neither can miss attendance. Greek life at Quinnipiac is base on doing good for the community and the select philanthropy they are known for. I was accept into Kappa Alpha Theta and love my sisters and the work we do! Connecticut does not have separate houses for Greek life.