Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut 06518
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1212
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 1
Decision by December 1
Aid deadline: November 1
Regular Decision
February 1
Decision by March 15
Reply by May 1
Quinnipiac University is test-optional for most programs. Some programs like nursing and health sciences may require test scores.
Financial Aid
Need-blind for domestic students.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.9%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Quinnipiac has a University Curriculum with distribution requirements.
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Programs (98)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
Campus Life
Division I athletics with nationally ranked men's ice hockey program. Strong traditions in basketball and lacrosse.
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Graduate Schools
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History What became Quinnipiac University was founded in 1929 by Samuel W.
- •Tator's wife, Irmagarde Tator, a Mount Holyoke College graduate, also played a major role in the fledgling institution's nurturing as its first bursar.
- •On opening its doors in 1929, it enrolled under 200, and its first graduating class comprised eight students.
- •In 1935, the college changed its name to the Junior College of Commerce.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Large suburban campus spread across three locations; shuttle buses connect residential villages.
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Nearby Attractions
Sleeping Giant State Parkwalkable
2-mile mountain ridge with hiking trails, adjacent to campus.
New Haven
Yale University town with restaurants, museums, and cultural attractions.
Hamden Plaza
Shopping and dining near campus.
Whitneyville
Historic neighborhood with shops and cafes.
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
June 1
Spring Transfer
November 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
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