Quinnipiac University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,048
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	80%

Located in Hamden, Connecticut, Quinnipiac is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Quinnipiac is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Quinnipiac University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Quinnipiac emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Quinnipiac boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$51,270

Cost of attendance at Quinnipiac University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$51,270

Cost of attendance at Quinnipiac University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Quinnipiac University received on average $29,396 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,396

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	270	15%	$4,684	$1,264,599
Other Federal Grant	623	35%	$3,454	$2,151,588
State Grant/Scholarships	40	2%	$4,030	$161,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,724	98%	$28,140	$48,513,277
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,729	98%	$29,396	$50,826,065

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Quinnipiac University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Quinnipiac University students is 80.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.9%.

80.0%

asian 77.6% 52 students
African American 69.2% 54 students
white 82.6% 1,206 students
unknown 73.6% 39 students
hispanic 72.7% 109 students
International Students 61.9% 26 students
Mixed Race 68.1% 32 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Quinnipiac University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Quinnipiac University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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