Quinnipiac University Overview

Quinnipiac, located in Hamden, Connecticut, just 8 miles north of New Haven and midway between New York City and Boston, is a coeducational, private, non-sectarian university with about 6,800 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate, medical and law students. The student to faculty ratio is 15:1 with an average of 20 students per class. Quinnipiac has 21 Division I athletic teams for men and women plus club sports, extensive intramural and recreation/fitness activities, 140+ student clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, community-based activities, service-learning courses, clinical placements, internships, career planning and study abroad options plus a "QU in Los Angeles" semester-long opportunity for students in all majors.  All of these elements combine to provide a broad-based educational experience with a focus on preparing students for careers or graduate study.

Majors and Degree Offerings at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac offers almost 60 undergraduate majors, and about 44 minors in the Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Nursing, Education,  and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Unique programs include Biomedical Marketing, Business Analytics, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management, Film, Television and Media Arts, Game Design and Development, Graphic and Interactive Design, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Talent Management for Entertainment, eSports and Sports. About 30% of Quinnipiac undergraduates remain at the university for graduate studies. Several programs feature combined undergraduate and graduate degrees that can be completed in 4-7 years, including a 5-year BS/MBA; 6-year (3+3) BA or BS/JD; 5½ -year BS/MOT in Occupational Therapy; 6-year BS/OTD in Occupational Therapy; 6- or 7-year BS/Doctor of Physical Therapy; 5-year BA/MAT in elementary or secondary education; 6-year BS/MHS Physician Assistant; and 5-year BA or BS/Master of Social Work.

Innovative 4-year (3+1) accelerated dual-degree programs offer high-performing students the opportunity to complete both degrees in four years. These include: BS/MBA, MS Accounting or MS Business Analytics; BA or BFA/MS Interactive Media and Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Sports Journalism; BA Theater/MBA or MS Accounting, Interactive Media and Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Sports Journalism; and BS Biology or Biochemistry/MS Molecular and Cell Biology.

The Faculty at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University takes pride in its highly qualified faculty members, who are experts in their respective fields and known for being accessible and generous with their time and knowledge. The university recognizes several faculty members each year with the "Excellence in Teaching" award.

Quinnipiac University's Undergraduate Curriculum

Academic programs at Quinnipiac are grounded in a core curriculum that complements professional preparation in business, communications, engineering, health sciences, nursing, education, and liberal arts. Students participate in the planning and delivery of their educational goals, developing e-portfolios that demonstrate their educational progress. First-year students can explore computing-related courses to expand their knowledge base and prepare for highly employable career opportunities related to computing and information technology. 

Quinnipiac's Writing Across the Curriculum program is designed to help students develop strong critical thinking and communication skills through writing. Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs) have been identified that broaden students' knowledge, engage them in their educational process, and help them become articulate, informed, ethical and engaged global citizens.

Admissions at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University offers several admission options: Early Decision (November 1 deadline; binding) for all majors; Early Action I (November 15 deadline) for all majors and strongly recommended for the following programs: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Nursing (traditional BSN); Regular Decision (February 1 deadline) Students are encouraged to file the application itself early in the fall of their senior year and provide all supporting transcripts and test scores as they are able.

Financial Aid for Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University recognizes that an education is an investment and strives to help its students receive the maximum federal and state aid for which they are eligible to help manage the cost of their education.

Approximately 92 percent of Quinnipiac University's student body receives financial aid through scholarships, grants, on-campus jobs and/or student loans. At the time of acceptance, first-year students are notified of any merit-based awards, determined by their previous academic record and test scores. Merit-based assistance is also available to transfer and international students. All students who would like to apply for need-based financial aid can submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after October 1. More information regarding financial aid can be found at www.qu.edu/finaid.

Quinnipiac University Facilities

Quinnipiac University offers its students state-of-the-art facilities on each of its three campus settings. The 250-acre Mount Carmel Campus houses the Arnold Bernhard Library; a recreation center with volleyball and basketball courts, fitness center and indoor running track; a student center with a 600-seat dining hall, piazza with a two-story fieldstone fireplace and comfortable seating, post office, bookstore, coffee shop, study and meeting spaces; the Lender School of Business Center includes a financial technology center, and innovation and entrepreneurship center; the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center, with digital high definition TV and audio production studios, 5k video editing suites, and web design workstations; the School of Computing and Engineering offers a network systems and security classroom, fabrication, hydraulics and mechanical workshops and more; plus residence halls and views of Sleeping Giant State Park with 1700 acres for hiking. A new state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center is slated to open in fall 2022. 

The 150-acre North Haven Campus is home to the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine and the Schools of Health Sciences, Nursing, Education and Law. The Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences comprises 325,000 square feet of space designed for collaborative learning for students pursuing degrees in medicine, nursing, social work and the health professions. The facility includes 29 classrooms; 24 seminar and team-study rooms; 24 teaching labs; an operating room suite; an anatomy lab with 48 pro-section stations; 16 patient rooms; pediatric and adult clinical labs; diagnostic imaging suite; adaptive model apartment; suite of life-size patient simulators; a 350-seat auditorium, library and dining hall. Ample outdoor seating provides views of pristine, rolling lawns and scenic ponds with fountains.

The 250-acre York Hill Campus has 1500-bed all-suite residence halls for upper-classmen; a lodge-inspired student center which includes a 500-seat dining hall, a new pub and grill with pool tables, shuffleboard and a stage for live performances, fitness center, yoga/dance studio, spinning studio, meeting spaces and ample interior and exterior seating to take in the panoramic views of the region; and twin 3300-seat arenas for Division I ice hockey and basketball.

Quinnipiac University Residence Life

To enhance the overall student experience, all students are required to live in campus housing for the first three years of study. Freshmen and sophomores reside on the Mount Carmel Campus in traditional style doubles or quads, suites with double rooms, and apartments with kitchens. Several residence halls have undergone major renovations in the past few years. Juniors and seniors live on the York Hill Campus, which are suite-style with kitchens. Seniors have single or double room options. Additional options for upperclassmen include university-owned houses or apartments near the main campus.

All Quinnipiac University residence halls are coed by floor and offer wireless Internet access, smoke/vape-free living, 24-hour security access, vending and laundry facilities and are managed by hall directors and resident assistants.

A free campus/town shuttle system provides access to all three campuses as well as area shopping, dining and entertainment.