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Quinnipiac University
Most applicants get into Quinnipiac University — 72.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Quinnipiac University occupies suburban Hamden, CT — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $103,533 four years out. Faculty pay averages $137,892 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 6,531 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1300 — near the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Quinnipiac University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1100–1300 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Quinnipiac University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Quinnipiac University received 21,323 applications and admitted 16,418 (77%), with 1,797 enrolling.
How Quinnipiac University compares
| Quinnipiac University | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.2% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,480 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $83,759 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Quinnipiac University student earns $83,759 — 30% above the Connecticut median of $64,209 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Quinnipiac University lists tuition at $55,480 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Quinnipiac University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $55,480 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Quinnipiac University enrolls 6,531 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Quinnipiac University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
75.7% of Quinnipiac University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 20.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $55,480 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Quinnipiac University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,533 |
| Economics | $100,141 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,641 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $95,200 |
| Information Science/Studies | $93,037 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $91,828 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,732 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $86,474 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,337 |
| Marketing | $83,258 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,357 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $80,374 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $79,098 |
| International Business | $77,823 |
| Computer Science | $77,324 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $74,835 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,833 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $73,547 |
| Biology, General | $70,632 |
| Sociology | $67,262 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $63,012 |
| Journalism | $61,819 |
| Psychology, General | $61,510 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,419 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $54,574 |
| History | $53,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $52,094 |
Median earnings for these 27 Quinnipiac University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $83,759 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Quinnipiac University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Quinnipiac University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate?
77% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 16,418 admitted from 21,323 applicants.
How much does Quinnipiac University cost?
At Quinnipiac University, published tuition is $55,480 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Quinnipiac University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Quinnipiac University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $83,759 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Sacred Heart University — 65.4% admitted
- University of Saint Joseph — 78.6% admitted
- University of New Haven — 60.4% admitted
- Eastern Connecticut State University — 83% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.