Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, Connecticut -midway between Boston and New York City. Quinnipiac is committed to three important values: Academic excellence; a student-centered environment; and a strong sense of community.
The name 'Quinnipiac' (pronounced "KWIN-uh-pe-ack") is from a Native American word meaning 'turning point' - apropos for this time in your life! While it's possible you haven't heard of Quinnipiac University before, we're confident you'll want to place us on your college 'short list' once you explore all that QU has to offer!
Quinnipiac University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate programs and a J.D. (Law) program.
Our goal is to show you all that makes Quinnipiac an all-around superb choice for your education, career preparation and college experience!
Questions? Email us at admissions@quinnipiac.edu or send us a direct message via Zinch. Good luck with your college search!
The 'A' Team @ QU
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
- October 15, 2011
- Offers Rolling Admission
Fair Test School
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1560–1810 SAT Total
- 500–580 SAT Reading
- 510–610 SAT Math
- 510–600 SAT Writing
- 22–26 ACT Composite
- 21–26 ACT English
- 21–26 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $32,400
- $32,400
- $13,780
- $800
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Suburban
- No affiliation
- 16 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
- 60% Women
- 85% returned for Second Year
- 78% of students are from Out of State
- 16% of students join a Frat or Sorority
- 67% live in School-affliated housing
Famous Alumni
Daniel M. Petriw - Associate Director at ESPN
William C. Weldon - CEO of Johnson & Johnson
Turk Wendell - MLB Player
Academics
Physical Therapy, Accounting, Marketing, Communications/Media Studies, Nursing, Health & Science Studies, Biology
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics, International Business
Education
Education Administration, Teaching
Health & Medicine
Health Administration, Pre-Med
Humanities
English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Public Service
Law Enforcement, Public Administration
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Math
Social Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Clubs & Activities
Greek Life
Spiritual & Community Service Groups
Ethnic & Cultural Identity Groups
Arts Groups
Media Groups
Special Interest & Hobby Clubs
Political & Social Issues Groups
Governing & Programming Boards
Academic Clubs & Honor Societies
Intramurals and Fitness/Recreation
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
Quinnipiac University, founded in 1929, is a private, co-educational university. Its 500-acre campus is located in Hamden, Connecticut, nine miles from metropolitan New Haven and midway between Boston and New York City.
Mailing Address
275 Mt Carmel AveHamden, CT 06518
