About Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University

:round_pushpin: Hamden, CT • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 72%

Quinnipiac is a private university in Hamden, Connecticut. Quinnipiac was founded in 1929 and enrolls 10,144 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 10,144
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 72%
Tuition and fees
In State $53,090
Out-of-State $53,090
Paying For College

See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Quinnipiac University, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 580 620 660
SAT Math 570 610 660
ACT Composite 25 28 30
ACT English 23 28 32
ACT Math 24 27 29
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 1

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Quinnipiac University.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,400 $50,400
Fees $2,690 $2,690
Room and Board $16,470 $16,470
Books $1,100 $1,100
Total (Before Financial Aid): $70,660 $70,660

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Business Administration and Management, General 64 238
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 283
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 278
Law 115
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 81 25
Finance, General 105
Medicine 93
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 80
Psychology, General 79
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 54 24
Business Analytics 21 48
Physical Therapy/Therapist 59
Public Relations/Image Management 27 31
Journalism 36 19
Accounting 35 17
Nursing Practice 52
Physician Associate/Assistant 51
Mass Communication/Media Studies 47
Biomedical Sciences, General 16 24
Elementary Education and Teaching 39
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 38
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
Political Science and Government, General 33
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 33
Social Work 30
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 29
Athletic Training/Trainer 28
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 28
Computer Science 27
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 27
Legal Studies 26
Graphic Design 25
Special Education and Teaching, General 17
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 23
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 23
Mechanical Engineering 21
Sociology, General 19
Secondary Education and Teaching 19
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 19
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 17
Behavioral Neuroscience 18
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 17
Economics, General 17
Educational/Instructional Technology 13
Nursing Administration 16
Civil Engineering, General 16
Organizational Leadership 15
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 14
Industrial Engineering 10
English Language and Literature, General 13
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 12
Game and Interactive Media Design 12
International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
Mathematics, General 11
History, General 10
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10
Biochemistry 8
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Computer Software Engineering 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
Chemistry, General 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 4
Data Science, General 4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 4
Gerontology 3
Microbiology and Immunology 3
Environmental Studies 3
Medical/Health Humanities 2
Radiologist Assistant 2
Philosophy 2
Environmental Science 1
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release

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