Selectivity
74%
Total Students
10,962
UG 7,418
PG 3,544
Satisfaction Index
87%
Salary After Attending
$57,700
BASIC
| Web Site | www.quinnipiac.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Hamden |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 7,418 |
| Women | 4,500 (60.66%) |
| Men | 2,918 (39.34%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 3,544 |
| Women | 2,259 (63.74%) |
| Men | 1,285 (36.26%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 61,910 |
| Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Retention Rate | 87 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.quinnipiac.edu/admissions |
| Online Application URL | www.quinnipiac.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 74 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 74% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 76% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 71% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 13% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 13% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 13% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 62% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 490 | 580 |
| SAT - Maths | 500 | 500 |
| ACT - Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | 22 | 27 |
| ACT - Maths | 21 | 27 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.quinnipiac.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://quinnipiac.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$43,940 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$15,170 |
Books and Supplies |
$800 |
Other Expenses |
$2,000 |
| Total | $61,910 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$18,450 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$15,170 |
Books and Supplies |
$800 |
Other Expenses |
$2,000 |
| Total | $36,420 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 134 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 84.3% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 35,585 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 47,68,390 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 2 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 39 | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | 35 | 22 | - |
| Cardiovascular Science. | - | 9 | - |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | - | 14 | - |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. | 3 | - | - |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology. | - | 21 | - |
| Category total | 79 | 66 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | 1 | - | - |
| Accounting. | 60 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | 41 | 188 | - |
| Finance, General. | 107 | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | 20 | - | - |
| Marketing, Other. | 9 | - | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | - | 83 | - |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. | 83 | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. | 37 | - | - |
| Category total | 358 | 271 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Advertising. | 7 | - | - |
| Journalism. | 47 | 13 | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies. | 29 | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | - | 8 | - |
| Public Relations/Image Management. | 100 | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | 53 | - | - |
| Category total | 236 | 21 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | - | 63 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Information Science/Studies. | 43 | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. | 17 | - | - |
| Category total | 71 | 63 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Biology Teacher Education. | - | 3 | - |
| Education, General. | - | 14 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | - | 7 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | - | 28 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | - | 10 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education. | - | 9 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education. | - | 8 | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education. | - | 2 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 81 | 0 |
| ENGINEERING. | |||
| Civil Engineering, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Computer Software Engineering. | 2 | - | - |
| Industrial Engineering. | 4 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 12 | - | - |
| Category total | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 30 | - | - |
| Category total | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies. | |||
| Adult Development and Aging. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| Anesthesiologist Assistant. | - | 3 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | 16 | - | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 319 | - | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. | 65 | - | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist. | - | 81 | - |
| Physician Assistant. | - | 63 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. | - | 1 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | 178 | - | - |
| Category total | 578 | 148 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 25 | - | - |
| Category total | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | 42 | - | - |
| Category total | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 7 | - | - |
| Social Work. | - | 27 | - |
| Category total | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 25 | - | - |
| Category total | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 6 | - | - |
| Category total | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 15 | - | - |
| Category total | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology. | 20 | - | - |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. | 69 | - | - |
| Category total | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Economics, General. | 21 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 22 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 18 | - | - |
| Category total | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | 7 | - | - |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. | 1 | - | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 1676 | 677 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 28% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 24% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 7,418 |
| Women (% of total) | 4,500 (60.66%) |
| Men (% of total) | 2,918 (39.34%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.2 % Asian - 2.88 % Black/African-American - 4.93 % Hispanic/Latino - 8.67 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 2.28 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.05 % White - 75.26 % Unknown - 3.67 % International Students - 2.05 % |
| All Graduate Students | 3,544 |
| Women (% of total) | 2,259 (64%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,285 (36%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.17 % Asian - 4.03 % Black/African-American - 5.53 % Hispanic/Latino - 6.07 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 1.38 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.08 % White - 71.98 % Unknown - 9.2 % International Students - 1.55 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 87 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
76 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 84% |
| Average Starting Salary | $49,000 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 33.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Business 7% Law 3% Arts and Sciences 3% Medicine 3% Veterinary Medicine 1% Education 10% Other 3% |
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