Quinnipiac University, CT
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Quinnipiac University Rankings
Affordability12
Selectivity47
Retention68
Graduation62
Earnings75
Diversity28
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Quinnipiac University
96%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism10%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs38%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Quinnipiac University
72%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Quinnipiac University
$48K
In-State Tuition
$48K
Out-of-State Tuition
$63K
Average Total Cost
$39K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $33K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $33K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $35K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $39K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $43K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Quinnipiac University
61%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
82%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 51% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 50% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 80% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 82% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Quinnipiac University
86%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 73% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 76% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 77% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 69% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 52% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 44% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 52% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 90% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 79% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Quinnipiac University
97%
Employment Rate
$52K
Median Salary
$38K
25 Pctl Salary
$69K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 97% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 97% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 96% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $18K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $38K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $52K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $69K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $79K | $65K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $52K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $58K | $39K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $63K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Quinnipiac University
7,371
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
2,782
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 53% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Quinnipiac University, CT
Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven
3 miles, SE
Paier College of Art Inc
5 miles, SW
Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden
5 miles, S
Albertus Magnus College
6 miles, S