Quinnipiac Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 72.15%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1230. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $55,480
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Quinnipiac:
- Total Enrollment: 9,424, including 984 online students
- 6,557 Undergraduate, 2,867 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.8% men, 62.2% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 76%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 18%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 89%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 96 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 31 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Quinnipiac Overview
Quinnipiac University (Quinnipiac) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hamden, CT. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Quinnipiac's tuition & fees is $55,480 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $30,817.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,424 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Quinnipiac's acceptance rate is 72.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.09%. The median SAT score is 1230 and the ACT score is 28.
Quinnipiac ranked 10th in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Quinnipiac University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Quinnipiac University is $55,480. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,140.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $57,978 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,110.
| Undergraduate | $55,480 |
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| Graduate | $19,140 |
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| Undergraduate | $57,978 |
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| Graduate | $20,110 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Quinnipiac University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Quinnipiac
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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