Overview

Quinnipiac University is a University institution located in Hamden, CT, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT  06518
United States

Contact Ms. Carla Knowlton
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@qu.edu
Phone: 203-582-8600
Fax: 203-582-8906

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology	×
Microbiology And Immunology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Purchasing, Procurement/acquisitions And Contracts Management	×
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Broadcast Journalism	×
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Software Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Adult Development And Aging	×
Child Development	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other	×
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Physician Assistant	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Professions And Studies, Other	×
Legal Studies	×
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Gerontology	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Neuroscience	×
Developmental And Child Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Musical Theatre	×
Theatre/theatre Arts Management	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,722

Applied

13,855

Accepted

6,298

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,964

Females Applied

8,758

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,756

Males Applied

5,095

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.39

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3.3 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	587	570	660
SAT Math	578	560	650
ACT Composite	25	24	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,170

Private

Fees

2,620

Full-time student fees

15,950

Room & board

12,150

Room only

Financial Aid

33,253

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,142

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

44,103

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,407

Avg. Loan Aid

21,805

Avg. Grant Aid

27,621

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,298

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

68%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.75%
Black or African American	4.16%
White or Caucasian	74.35%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	3.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	2.51%
Other	2.83%

Gender

Male (37.52%)

Female (62.48%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	59%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Concerts, Student/Faculty Holiday Dinner and Midnight Madness (athletics)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Social Programming Board, Drama Club, Chronicle (student newspaper) and dance company

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
text message emergency notification system

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling		Division 1	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Field Hockey		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby		Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,000

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 392

Part-time - 608

Male - 406

Female - 594