Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
72.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$40,675
Sticker price $72,215
Graduation rate
76%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$83,759
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
72.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
21,323
Admitted (fall 2023)
16,418
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,797
Yield (admitted who enroll)
11%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
78%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
76%
SAT reading, middle 50%
580–660
SAT math, middle 50%
570–660
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
28% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$33,649
Family income $30–48k$35,827
Family income $48–75k$36,507
Family income $75–110k$39,096
Family income $110k+$42,891
Full sticker price (per year)
$72,215
Tuition & fees – in-state
$55,480
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$55,480
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
59%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
76%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$56,569
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$83,759

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
6,531
Graduate students
2,867
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
60%
Students receiving Pell grants
16%
Full-time faculty
36%

Undergraduate diversity

White74%
Hispanic12%
Black4.1%
Asian3.5%
Two or more2.9%
Unknown1.7%
International1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions35%
Business & Marketing21%
Psychology6.3%
Communication & Journalism6.2%
Visual & Performing Arts4.7%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.1%
Interdisciplinary Studies4.1%
Social Sciences3.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Judy Olian
Main phone
(203) 582-8200
Address
275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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