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Quinnipiac University Teaching Programs

Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, CT. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Quinnipiac University?

Contact information for Quinnipiac University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Phone:	2035828200
Website:	www.qu.edu/
Admissions:	www.qu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.qu.edu/paying-for-college/

How Do I Get Into Quinnipiac University?

You can apply to Quinnipiac University online at: www.qu.edu/apply

Quinnipiac University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Quinnipiac University

This is what Quinnipiac University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Quinnipiac University?

Quinnipiac University admits 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

22% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Quinnipiac University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 660. Math scores were between 570 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1150 to 1320. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Quinnipiac University ranged between 25 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Quinnipiac University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,209	6,582	72%
Women	14,726	10,689	73%

Can I Afford Quinnipiac University?

The average net price after aid at Quinnipiac University is $39,207. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$52,670
In-State Fees	$2,810
Out-of-State Tuition	$52,670
Out-of-State Fees	$2,810
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$55,480
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$55,480

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 29% of students at Quinnipiac University receive some form of financial aid (1,797 students).

Nearly 97% of students at Quinnipiac University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,817 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,255.

Student Loan Debt

59% of Quinnipiac University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,394 per year.

Quinnipiac University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,166 students enrolled at Quinnipiac University. Quinnipiac University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,208 undergraduate students at Quinnipiac University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Quinnipiac University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	217
Black or African American	254
Hispanic	757
White	4,587
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	180
Non-Resident	93

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Quinnipiac University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Connecticut	619
New York	438
Massachusetts	346
New Jersey	256
New Hampshire	51

Additionally, approximately 1.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Quinnipiac University Graduate Student Diversity

2,670 of Quinnipiac University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Quinnipiac University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Quinnipiac University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	202
Black or African American	189
Hispanic	307
White	1,663
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	64
Non-Resident	98

Online Learning at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,503 undergraduate students at Quinnipiac University took at least one online class — of those, 99 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 665 students took at least one online class and 885 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Quinnipiac University

The following teaching programs are offered at Quinnipiac University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	58	—	58
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	—	50
Special Education and Teaching	—	17	—	25
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	13	—	16
Education, Other	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Quinnipiac University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.