Overview
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| Location | Hamden, Connecticut |
| Online | quinnipiac.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Quinnipiac University spans three campuses in Hamden, Connecticut, situated on 600 acres approximately 90 minutes from New York City and eight miles north of New Haven. The main Mount Carmel campus features a blend of modern and Colonial-style architecture, while the York Hill campus houses upperclassmen residences and athletic facilities, and the North Haven campus serves as home to the medical, law, and health sciences schools. Founded in 1929 as a small business college, Quinnipiac has evolved into a private university known for its School of Communications, School of Business, and health science programs, particularly nursing and physical therapy. The university maintains a selective admission process and requires most students to live on campus for their first three years. Quinnipiac fields 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, with its men's and women's ice hockey programs competing in prominent conferences and regularly participating in national tournaments.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Quinnipiac is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Quinnipiac University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#184 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#145 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
#449 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1300 |
| ACT | 25/29 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $2,690 |
| Room and Board | $16,470 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,660 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,320 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 26% |
| Business | 25% |
| Communication | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130226 IPEDS survey data for Quinnipiac University.
Current students may use the Quinnipiac University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025