Quinnipiac University Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into Quinnipiac University? The school has a 76% acceptance rate. Last year, 17,957 out of 23,492 applicants were admitted making Quinnipiac University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 43 percent. Quinnipiac University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
76% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1060 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1260 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Quinnipiac University?
Quinnipiac University typically requires applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 960. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 83 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1260 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 1160 to 1260 | Avg + | 76%-84% |
| 1060 to 1160 | Avg - | 65%-76% |
| 960 to 1060 | Reach | 52%-65% |
| Less than 960 | Low | <52% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Quinnipiac University?
Admission data indicates that Quinnipiac University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. 32 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Quinnipiac University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 76%-86% |
| 22 to 24 | Avg - | 67%-76% |
| 20 to 22 | Reach | 58%-67% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <58% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Quinnipiac University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Quinnipiac University was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Quinnipiac University accepts 76% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 12% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 30% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 28% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 21% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 9% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 14,699 | 8,793 | 23,492 |
| Accepted | 11,413 | 6,544 | 17,957 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 74% | 76% |
| Enrolled | 1,144 | 765 | 1,909 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 10% | 12% | 11% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 100 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Quinnipiac University before the Feb 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Nov 16 |
| Dec 1 | Dec 14 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 27 | Nov 3 |
| Dec 8 | Dec 18 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Quinnipiac University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130226 IPEDS survey data for Quinnipiac University.