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

18,668

Applied

15,641

Accepted

6,073

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,631

Females Applied

9,730

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,037

Males Applied

5,911

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.54

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	November 15th
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	587	570	650
SAT Math	578	550	650
ACT Composite	25	24	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,400

Private

Fees

2,690

Full-time student fees

16,910

Room & board

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

6,073

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

65%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.51%
Black or African American	4.37%
White or Caucasian	74.27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	3.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	2.62%
Other	2.28%

Gender

Male (38.53%)

Female (61.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	63%

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

1,091

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 396

Part-time - 695

Male - 450

Female - 641