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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Hamden, CT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
6.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences37% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,224
Earnings 5yr: $139,584
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,160
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,822
Earnings 5yr: $182,120
Debt: N/A
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,741
Earnings 5yr: $112,888
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,669
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,384
Earnings 5yr: $104,118
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,362
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,533
Earnings 5yr: $96,742
Debt: $24,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,421
Earnings 5yr: $108,830
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,141
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,096
Earnings 5yr: $96,800
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $99,431
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,641
Earnings 5yr: $98,844
Debt: $27,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,200
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,066
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,639
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,037
Earnings 5yr: $93,312
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,828
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,732
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,505
Earnings 5yr: $86,132
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$40,675
In-State Tuition$55,480
Out-of-State Tuition$55,480
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$65,744
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$83,759
Completion Signals
76%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$232/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$123,920
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