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Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut 06518

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Quinnipiac University is a private institution in Hamden with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1212, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $83,759 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,207.

Established
1929
Motto
Qui Transtulit Sustinet
Mascot
Boomer the Bobcat
Type
Private university
Division
Division I

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77%Acceptance
1212SAT Avg
6,208Students
11:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$83,759Earnings 10yr
$39,207Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Quinnipiac University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1212

Reading & Writing
560650
Math
540650

ACT Score Range

Composite
2529

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1212

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$53,090
Room & Board$16,470
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$69,666
Average Net Price$39,207
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,257
$30–48K$34,294
$48–75K$34,111
$75–110K$39,079
$110K+$41,944

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$39,207

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

42

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (98)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,208
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.3%
Freshman Retention86.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,744
8 Years$77,840
10 Years$83,759

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$64,600
Men
$72,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#153
Forbes
#215
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#283

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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