An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates as enlightened global citizens equipped for the challenges and opportunities of 21st-century careers. A survey of recent graduates indicated that close to 98 percent were either employed, launching their own business or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Quinnipiac, founded in 1929, is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian university located in a uniquely attractive New England setting in Hamden, Connecticut and nearby North Haven. Quinnipiac's mission is to provide an inclusive, supportive and stimulating environment for the intellectual and personal growth of its approximately 6800 undergraduate and 3000 graduate, law and medical students.
The university offers broad-based undergraduate programs together with graduate programs in selected professional fields. At the undergraduate level, through integrated liberal arts and professional curricula, programs in the Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences prepare students for career entry or advanced studies. Graduate programs are designed to provide professional qualifications for success in business, education, health professions, nursing, communications, social work, medicine, law and related fields.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Elizabeth Allen
Sr. Associate Director of Admissions/Coordinator of Campus Visits
Sr. Associate Director of Admissions/Coordinator of Campus Visits
Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
Phone
2035828600
Email
admissions@qu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Recreation and Wellness Center
Shake Well - Juice Bar
Starbucks
Sleeping Giant State Park
M&T Bank Arena
New Campus- South Quad- Set to Open phase I August 2024, Phase II Summer 2025.
Shake Well - Juice Bar
Starbucks
Sleeping Giant State Park
M&T Bank Arena
New Campus- South Quad- Set to Open phase I August 2024, Phase II Summer 2025.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Sleeping Giant State Park (adjacent to campus)
Eli's On Whitney Restaurant
Corner Deli
Aunt Chilada's Restaurant
Wooster Street - New Haven, CT
New Haven Shopping/Universal Drive Shopping, North Haven
Eli's On Whitney Restaurant
Corner Deli
Aunt Chilada's Restaurant
Wooster Street - New Haven, CT
New Haven Shopping/Universal Drive Shopping, North Haven
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Select Saturday and Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2035828600
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2035828600
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the academic year
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Bobcat for a Day, for admitted students only, Feb-April
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttles/Uber/Lift
Driving Instructions to Campus
Exit 10 off I-91, take the exit road to the end, and turn right onto Whitney Avenue. At the 4th light, turn right onto Mt. Carmel.
Exit 61 if heading north or 62 if heading south from the Merritt Parkway (aka Wilbur Cross)(Route 15). Turn right at the exit to go north on Rt 10. Go three miles to Mt. Carmel Avenue and turn right. Visit http://www.quinnipiac.edu/directions for directions from other areas.
Local Accommodations
Best Western (exit 12 off I-91) North Haven
Residence Inn (exit 61/62 Merritt,Rt 15) Hamden
Courtyard by Marriott (exit 15 off I-91) Wallingford
Homewood Suites by Hilton (exit 15 off I-91) Wallingford
Hilton Garden Inn (exit 15 off I-91) Wallingford
Omni New Haven Hotel(exit 3 off I-91) New Haven
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Admissions
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From The School
High school students should begin applying for admission early in the fall of their senior year. Quinnipiac is a member of the Common Application. A completed application consists of the application form, which includes an essay, followed by official high school transcript, first-quarter senior grades, and one letter of recommendation. Students applying to the Schools of Health Sciences or Nursing must submit official SAT (QU code-3712) and/or ACT (QU code-0582) test scores. Additionally, submission of test scores is recommended for students interested in accelerated dual-degree programs (3+1). International and homeschooled students, as well as athletes playing a Division I sport (per NCAA rules) also must submit official test scores. For all other majors, files are reviewed for an admission decision as well as consideration for scholarships based on overall academic work. The highest critical reading and math scores or the highest ACT composite score are chosen from test scores received.
Quinnipiac University offers several admission options: Early Decision, which is binding (November 1 deadline) for all majors; Early Action I (November 15 deadline) for all majors and strongly recommended for the following programs: Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Nursing; and Regular Decision (February 1 deadline.) Visit www.qu.edu/apply for additional application information.
Transfer students who have or will receive an associate degree prior to entrance are not required to provide high school transcripts nor SAT/ACT test results. Official transcripts of all courses taken at other colleges must be provided to the admissions office. The entry-level physician assistant and physical therapy programs are not available to transfer students.
To schedule a personal interview, campus tour, group information session or register for an open house, go to www.qu.edu/visit. For questions, email admissions@qu.edu or call (203) 582-8600. www.qu.edu.
Overview
Applicants: 21,319
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average HS GPA: 3.60
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
650 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
650 - 540
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1280 - 1200
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
29 - 24
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Action — November 15
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Academic Programs
School of Business: accounting, applied business, biomedical marketing, business analytics, computer information systems, computer information systems/accounting, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, human resource management, international business, marketing, supply chain management, and talent management for entertainment, esports and sports. An innovative 3+1 BS/MBA invites academically strong students to complete two degrees in four years. A five-year BA or BS/MBA option offers the MBA to students from all majors in the University. The Lender School of Business Center offers case method classrooms, a financial technology center, an Innovation Hub, and team study rooms for project work. 99.7% of QU's 2021 business graduates were either employed, enrolled in graduate school or started their own business 6 months after graduation. (AACSB accredited)
School of Computing and Engineering: computer science, ABET-accredited programs in civil, industrial, mechanical and software engineering, and a MS in cybersecurity, including a dual degree BA/MS in Cybersecurity (4+1) option. The school offers state-of-the-art labs, including a thermodynamics workshop, environmental and hydraulics workshop, geotechnical lab, and an advanced automation and production lab. Of QU's 2021 engineering graduates, 99% were either employed or pursuing advanced studies 6 months after graduation.
School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing: biomedical sciences, diagnostic medical sonography, health science studies, microbiology and immunology, nursing, occupational therapy (5 ? -year BS/MOT master's program), physician assistant (6-year BS/MHS master's program), physical therapy (6or 7-year BS/DPT doctorate) and radiologic sciences (accelerated 3-year BS). Health Science Studies offers a 3+2 combined degree option with the MSW graduate degree. The North Haven facility offers state-of-the-art labs including a diagnostic imaging suite, orthopedics lab, adaptive model apartment, clinical skills labs, intensive care unit, clinical simulation labs, and biomechanics lab.
College of Arts and Sciences: behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, data science, economics, English, environmental science, environmental studies, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and cultures, sustainability and environmental policy, and theater. Also offered is a combined 3+2 BA/MSW to academically strong students.
School of Communications: advertising and integrated communications, communications/media studies, film, television and media arts (BA or BFA), graphic and interactive design, journalism, and public relations. An innovative 3+1 BA/MS degree offers academically talented students the opportunity to complete two degrees in four years. Students across all majors can experience a semester in Los Angeles, combining classes with an internship in the fall, spring or summer in the QU in LA program. Resources include a new podcast studio as well as the Ed McMahon Center for Mass Communications, which provides a professional-grade facility with a digital high-definition television production studio, media innovation classroom, audio suite, post-production suite, 4k editing room, and more.
For those interested in teaching (K-6 or 7-12), completion of an undergraduate major in a liberal arts or natural sciences discipline, combined with courses in the School of Education plus a fifth year as a full-time graduate education student, culminates in the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
A pre-med program is designed to provide the undergraduate student interested in a career as a health professional the appropriate background necessary to meet the entrance requirements of a variety of medical schools. Students interested in law are guided by a pre-law adviser. Academically talented students may consider the 3+3 BA or BS/JD combined degree with the Quinnipiac School of Law.
All programs at Quinnipiac offer an ideal combination of classroom learning with internships or clinical experiences. Students in business, computing and engineering, communications, and liberal arts and sciences typically intern at nearby corporations, health care agencies, or media outlets. Students in health sciences and nursing are placed in a wide variety of clinical settings as part of their learning experience.
Students can take advantage of study abroad opportunities during the academic year or summer months. Program sites include Ireland, Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and South Africa and through affiliates such as AIFS, API, and Semester at Sea.
Career Development services within each academic division assist students with resume writing, interview skills and job placement. Each year about half of students in internships are offered permanent jobs as the result of their work. Quinnipiac University educates students to be valued and contributing members of their communities through a vital, challenging and purposeful educational program. Students engage in real-world issues through practice and the consideration of different perspectives.
Quinnipiac is where professors who want to know students by name come to teach, and where students who want a personal, challenging education come to learn. Quinnipiac's approximately 400 full-time faculty members are experts in their respective fields and include published authors, health care practitioners and researchers. Generous with their time and eager to share their knowledge with students, Quinnipiac faculty also lend their expertise to the public forum through op-ed pieces, newspaper articles and television discussions.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Undergraduate students can choose from almost 60 majors through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business, Computing and Engineering, Education, Communications, Health Sciences and Nursing. About 30% of all entering freshmen remain at Quinnipiac through their graduate degree program. Several innovative combined undergraduate/graduate degree programs benefit students with fixed tuition and graduation at least a year ahead of their peers in business, communications, law, molecular and cell biology, and social work.
Graduate programs include accounting, business administration, business analytics, law, cinematic production management, cybersecurity, organizational leadership, education, health law, interactive media and communications, journalism, law, medicine, public relations, and sports journalism. Health science graduate programs include advanced medical imaging and leadership, biomedical sciences, cardiovascular perfusion, medical laboratory sciences, molecular and cell biology, nursing, pathologists' assistant, physician assistant, radiologist assistant, and social work.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
1,123
with Terminal Degree
683
659
Women
464
Men
186
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
77%
Graduate in 6 years
77%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.
Microbiology and Immunology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Public Relations/Image Management.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Education, Other.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Engineering, General.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician.
Mammography Technician/Technology.
Medical Scientist.
Nursing Administration.
Nursing Practice.
Nursing Science (MS, PhD).
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Radiologist Assistant.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Gerontology.
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Science, Technology and Society.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Students Say
Quinnipiac University is not only found in the heart of New England but, some would argue, is the heart of New England, a thriving, beating mid-size school that provides students with a dynamic education, especially in the School of Health Sciences and School of Computing and Engineering. Additionally, the university offers a "wide variety of dual degree and accelerated programs," which many see as a "huge selling point [since] getting more than one degree in an accelerated timeline is a huge deal on a résumé." There's also a much-appreciated "special emphasis...on career development," with "career staff and advisors work[ing] very closely with students to help them get in the best position possible for job recruiting." Indeed, when it comes down to it, there's no denying that "a Quinnipiac degree can take you a long way."
QU's highly involved teaching methods also go the distance with students who note how "the School of Nursing brings in actors and actresses to act as patients...so we can perfect our skills before doing the real thing." These methods are available to all students in all schools, like this first-year who got to role-play the origins of democracy in Ancient Greece: "Actually debating these ideas was far more effective than simply reading about them in a book or watching a slideshow." No matter the chosen method, students are greeted by "super passionate" professors who "take time to make sure each student, not just the class, understands the material." They also ask questions designed to "make us think critically [and] dive deeper in every answer." They "are always there when [you] need them." As one undergrad explains, "I often email professors and stop by their office, they are always happy to answer questions and prove to me that my education is their priority."
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Mr. Devon Towes'17
Devon Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. Toews was drafted 108th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Toews won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.
Mr. David R. Rabinowitz '09
Writer, producer and Oscar-Winning Co-Writer of The BlackKkLansman. The film by visionary filmmaker Spike Lee, is based on the autobiographical book Black Klansman, and is a true story following an African-American detective who infiltrates and exposes the Ku Klux Klan in 1970s Colorado. NJ Native, David Rabinowitz co-wrote the screen play that won an Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screen Play, among many other awards and nominations.
Ms. Molly Qerim MS '08
Emmy Award Winner, Host of First Take ESPN and Philanthropist.
Ms. Carley N. Shimkus '09
Co-Host of Fox & Friends First for FOX News Channel
Mr. Joseph Tacopina JD '91
Top Rated White Collar Crimes Attorney in New York, NY. AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell. He has also won several awards, including the National Italian American Bar Association?s Man of the Year recognition, the Man of the Year award from the New York State Commission for Social Justice and the Humanitarian of the Year award by The National Action Network.
Mr. William C. Weldon '71
William Weldon was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson from 2002 until he stepped down in 2012. He also served as Vice Chairman from 2001 to 2002 and as Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals Group, from 1998 to 2001. Currently, he is a Director for Exxon Mobil Corporation and CVS Caremark. Weldon also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Quinnipiac University. He previously served as Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). In 2019, Weldon receieved a Horatio Alger Association Award given to esteemed leaders who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to higher education and charitable endeavors throughout their lives.
The Honorable William D. Euille '72
William Darnell Bill Euille is an American politician who served as the mayor of Alexandria, Virginia from 2003 until 2016, serving as the first African-American in the city's history to hold that position.
Academic Rating
79/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
73%
Graduate in 5 years
77%
Graduate in 6 years
77%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Costs for 2022-23
Tuition & Fees $51,030
Technology Fee $760
Room and Board $15,950
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid works with all applicants to ensure they receive the maximum state and federal aid for which they are eligible. Ninety-three percent of full-time undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid, with an average grant and scholarship total of $25,746. Families are encouraged to file the FAFSA for federal student aid (code: 001402) after October 1. The university also offers merit-based scholarships to incoming freshmen (fall semester). No additional application is necessary for scholarship consideration; recipients are notified by the admissions office at the time of admission. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (203) 582-8750 or e-mail: finaid@qu.edu.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,960
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$30,597
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,264
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$30,035
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$52,670
Required Fees
$2,810
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,936
Transportation for Commuters
$1,350
On-Campus Room and Board
$17,900
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
85/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Quinnipiac University offers more than 140 student clubs and organizations including student government, newspaper, yearbook, radio station, service organizations, community activities, religious fellowships, diversity awareness (Black Student Union, Latino Cultural Society, Asian and Pacific Islander Association), dance and drama productions, and Greek life, along with numerous recreation activities, providing a balanced college experience. An active intramural program has team competition in more than 30 sports and activities as well as 21 competitive club sports teams, including eSports. An Engagement Fair is held at the beginning of each fall semester, showcasing the wide-range of extracurricular opportunities available to students.
Quinnipiac's undergraduate, graduate, law and medical students hail from 46 states and 61 countries. Housing options include traditional residence halls, suites, and suites with kitchens. Freshmen and sophomores generally live on the Mt. Carmel campus; juniors and seniors live on the York Hill campus and in university-owned houses. First-year students are required to live on campus during their first three years of study.
Quinnipiac Bobcats: www.gobobcats.com
The NCAA Division I athletic program in 21 sports includes Men: basketball, baseball, cross-country, lacrosse, ice hockey, tennis, and soccer. Women: acrobatics & tumbling, basketball, softball, cross-country and track (indoor and outdoor), field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, tennis and volleyball. Quinnipiac competes in the MAAC in most sports, the ECAC (ice hockey, acrobatics and tumbling), NIRA (rugby) and the Big East (field hockey.)
Athletic and recreation facilities include a gymnasium, two fully equipped fitness centers, a Spinning® studio, dance/yoga studios, tennis courts, a 24,000-square-foot recreation center with an indoor track, a sports center with twin 3500-seat arenas for ice hockey and basketball, and a new recreation and wellness center, opening fall 2022.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,248
Foreign Countries Represented
52
Demographics
3.45%
Asian
4.12%
Black
11.49%
Hispanic
73.84%
Caucasian
2.27%
Unknown
1.85%
International
61% female
39% male
64% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Students Say
Quinnipiac University fans have great pride in their "diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the measures we've taken to diversify our student body shows...our campus [has] turn[ed] into a little melting pot of a community." A number of students describe some sort of split in their peers between those who are "very party-centered or very education-focused." The overall impression, however, is that even if there are "high-end vehicles and expensive bags throughout campus," there's plenty of common ground to be found between students based on how "dedicated and motivated [they are] in the majors they've chosen." Some "even go above and beyond; for example, I've met students who have started actual businesses, or have had their short films accepted in professional film festivals." Best of all, they tend to be "incredibly warm-hearted, welcoming, and helpful." As this undergrad sums up, "I truly believe every[one] finds their place and home at Quinnipiac."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Hamden, Connecticut: 8 miles north of New Haven, midway between Boston and New York City. Quinnipiac is a suburban campus with 600 acres on three sites. The Mount Carmel Campus is adjacent to Sleeping Giant State Park, with 1,700 acres of trails for hiking and walking. A picturesque setting provides an enjoyable academic and residential campus experience for students. More than 95% of freshmen live on campus. A campus shuttle system provides easy access to theaters, shopping, museums, sports, recreation and a variety of area dining and entertainment options. The nearby York Hill Campus is home to twin arenas for Division I basketball and ice hockey, a lodge-like student/recreation center, a new pub and grill, plus suite-style residence halls with single and double rooms, kitchens and common living areas. The North Haven Campus, about five miles away, provides upper-level and graduate students in health sciences, nursing, education, social work, medicine and law with a state-of-the-art setting on 100 acres.
Driving time to Quinnipiac from Boston or New York City is about two hours. Metro-North and Amtrak provide train service to New Haven's Union Station, which is 15 minutes from campus. Airline service is available through Bradley International Airport, about 30 minutes from campus, and through John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark airports serving the New York City area. Ground transportation is available from all airports to New Haven.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Bernhard Library is the centerpiece of academic life and is open 24/7 during the fall and spring semesters. Automated library systems, wireless technology, and individual study carrels and team study rooms provide an ideal setting for studying and relaxing.
The Learning Commons offers academic support with free tutoring as well as sessions to improve study techniques, writing skills and research methods. Quinnipiac's Writing Across the Curriculum initiative is designed to help students develop strong critical thinking and communication skills through writing. Attainment of identified Essential Learning Outcomes broadens students' knowledge and engages them in their educational process.
The University Honors Program fosters the needs and interests of the most academically talented and committed students. Service Learning courses integrate meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Quinnipiac is a suburban campus with easy access to nearby shopping, restaurants and activities offered in Hamden, New Haven and North Haven. Students, faculty and staff are involved in community service through the "Big Event" held each April. Local community service opportunities also include Habitat for Humanity and tutoring in the elementary schools.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
68%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
81/99
First-Year Students living on campus
93%
Campus Environment
Suburban
99/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
Quinnipiac makes it "so easy to get involved and become a leader in the community." Of course, it certainly helps that "there's a club for practically everything," which students back up by referencing MMA, the Asian Student Alliance, and their "statewide award winners" The Qunnipiac Chronicle newspaper and Q30 television station. There are also school-wide community drives, like "the Big Event...where a large portion of the student body goes out for roughly 4 hours on a specific day to do community service for the Hamden area." Students also benefit from the "brand new fitness and wellness center," a popular place: "people love to go there to hangout and workout with friends." The weekends are filled with events, either by the student programming board or, for the roughly 26% of school that participates, Greek activities (some of which are "fun events like kickball or volleyball to raise money for their philanthropic cause"). Overall, sports are lauded, but with special emphasis on the men's hockey games, which "have an electric energy; I would argue they are better than professional games I've been to." Students can also make the most of the natural, surrounding area, "whether it be hiking on Sleeping Giant or biking from Hamden to Southington on the Farmington Canal Rail Trail."
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Kate Palumbo
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
145
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
13
Number of Religious Organizations
7
13% join a fraternity
19% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
40% participate in intramural sports
8% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bobcats)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Bobcats)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Haven
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Yale University
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Haven
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Yale University
Sustainability
85/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Bronze
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Special arrangements with Dell and Apple.
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Not Reported
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Please provide details on specific trainings:
Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health (Fenway)
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
NAMI student organization, Peers serve as academic tutors, residence hall mentors, and listening lab leaders. However, there is no peer counseling program.
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Mental health first aid training for all RA's, offered to the staff, developing a wellness committe for upcoming AY
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
QPR and Mental Health First Aid training available multiple times throughout the school year for interested students
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Yes
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
