QU
Quinnipiac University
275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Quinnipiac University (QU)
About this school
- www.qu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:7,305
- Men:NotReported Men (%NotReported)
- Women:NotReported Women (%NotReported)
Location
Admission Information (QU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Quinnipiac University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 2 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 275 Mount Carmel Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Hamden, CT 06518-1940 |
Phone | (203) 582-8600 |
Fax | (203) 582-6347 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $65 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | Not reported |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 74% of 22,071 applicants were admitted |
Women | 76% of 13,746 applicants were admitted |
Men | 71% of 8,325 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 16,305 admitted students enrolled |
Women | Not reported |
Men | Not reported |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.47 |
375 And Above | 29% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 16% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 578 average |530-630 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 35% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 49% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 11% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 42% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 7% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |23-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 11% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 57% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 30% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 2% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (QU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $47,960 (72.94%)
- Room & Board: - $14,990 (22.8%)
- Other Expenses: - $800 (1.22%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,000 (3.04%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Quinnipiac University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001402 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,665 (84.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,374 (82.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,372 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 239 (17.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $28,944 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,352 (98.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,375 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,072 (78.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,395 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,174 (85.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 521 (26.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,331 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 5,136 (73.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,425 (86.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,405 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 701 (15.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $28,707 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,334 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,734 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,527 (80.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,352 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 3,194 (72.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,813 (26.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,877 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 68% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $48,894 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 23.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 3.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,062 |
Academics & Instruction (QU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
378
Part-Time Faculty
706
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
31%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 10% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 31% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 28% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 25% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 22% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 75% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 635,190 |
Computer Ownership | Students required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 600 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Quinnipiac University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
86.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
68.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
74.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
75.0%
Programs & Majors (QU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (64)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Gerontology
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Communication/journalism
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (36)
- Adult Nursing
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Allied Health--General
- Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cardiovascular Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Communication--General
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Physics/Radiological Health
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Journalism
- Law
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Molecular Biology
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Management
- Pathology
- Perfusion
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Supply Chain Management
Campus Life (QU)
Location & Geography
Population
60,960
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New Haven, Hartford
Campus Size
600 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September |
Rain | 128 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 9 mile(s) from campus in New Haven |
Nearest Train Station | 9 mile(s) from campus in New Haven |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
75% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
25%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Bobcat |
School Colors | Navy and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Rugby | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Rugby | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | baseball, basketball, bowling, field hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Quinnipiac University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government, social programming board, drama club, chronicle (student newspaper), dance company
Sororities
30% of women participate
Fraternities
24% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
Not reported
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
7,305
Women
0
Men
0
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.4% Asian
- 3.9% Black/African-American
- 9.6% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 78.2% White
- 2.3% Unknown
International Students
1.9% from 51 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported
Student Resources (QU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Nursing249 Documents
- Biology333 Documents
- Psychology243 Documents
- Finance88 Documents
- Political Science108 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIO 101 - General Biology I.Biology
- PS 101 - Introduction to Psychology.Psychology
- CHE 110 - General Chemistry I.Chemistry
- SO 101 - Introduction to Sociology.Sociology
- LE 101 - Introduction to the American Legal System.Legal Studies
Popular Professors
- KingIT 201
- hepburnNUR 424
- Judy GedgeLW 221
- BurnsMSS 231
- VancSTC 101
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