Skip to content
Photo: Wikipedia

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT·Private·~72% acceptance

Quinnipiac University is a private university based in Hamden, CT. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 72% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $40,675 per year. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $83,759 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$40,675/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $72,215
Aid cuts ~$31,540/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 15
RD
Feb 1

ED, EA and RD not confirmed with the college yet. Check their site before you rely on it.

Add this school to your list to track these deadlines on your dashboard.

Deadline look wrong? Tell us

Your fit

Blueprint scores how well Quinnipiac University matches your grades, budget, and preferences. New to Blueprint? Start with the Discovery quiz to find your best-fit majors first.

Admissions
GPA range3.47–3.97
SAT (middle 50%)1150–1320
ACT (middle 50%)25–30
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$65,744
median earnings, 6yr
$83,759
median earnings, 10yr
How Quinnipiac reads an application

What Quinnipiac values

Very important
Course rigorCharacter / personal qualities
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Work experience

From Quinnipiac’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Quinnipiac requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Quinnipiac requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate?
Quinnipiac University admits about 72% of applicants.
How much does Quinnipiac University cost?
At Quinnipiac University, the average net price after aid is about $40,675 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $72,215 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Quinnipiac University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1150–1320 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
What are Quinnipiac University's application deadlines?
Quinnipiac University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Quinnipiac University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Quinnipiac University rates Course rigor and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, First-generation status, Alumni relation (legacy), Geographic residence, State residency, Volunteer work, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

See if Quinnipiac University is a fit for you

Two free steps: find your best-fit majors with the Discovery quiz, then run the College Matchmaker for your real admission odds and net price at Quinnipiac University, side by side with your other schools.