At a glance
Average net price
$40,675
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.7%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
6,531
In-state tuition
$55,480
Out-of-state tuition
$55,480
Cost of attendance
$72,215
Median earnings (10y)
$83,759
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,242
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 89.1%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (37%), business (20%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM11%
- Health37%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services2%
- Health professions36.9%~2,408 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business20.1%~1,313 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication6.9%~448 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.7%~374 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~359 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.9%~253 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~249 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering3.5%~226 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~226 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~172 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~140 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal1.4%~93 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.7%~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 603 | $33,323 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 600 | $66,261 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 562 | $72,897 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 250 | $60,666 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 220 | $47,247 | $26,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 192 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 179 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 173 | $69,994 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 170 | $43,221 | $25,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 163 | — | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 140 | $25,504 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 136 | $47,664 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 125 | $28,380 | $26,672 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 125 | $87,682 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 117 | $38,342 | $23,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 106 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 104 | $54,368 | $26,731 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 101 | $34,800 | $26,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | $24,864 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 88 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 86 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 82 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 77 | $35,316 | $24,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 73 | — | $26,976 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 72 | $62,651 | $24,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 65 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 65 | $49,591 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 64 | $35,622 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Master's | 63 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 62 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Master's | 57 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 55 | $66,269 | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 43 | $45,142 | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $26,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University is a large institution located in Hamden, Connecticut, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,531 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Quinnipiac University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $40,675 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $55,480 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $72,215 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.7%, a strong completion outcome. 89.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $83,759 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Quinnipiac University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (37% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Quinnipiac University accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,242.
Location & campus
Set in Hamden, Connecticut (suburb), Quinnipiac University draws students from across Connecticut and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Quinnipiac University
Q.How much does Quinnipiac University cost?
The average net price at Quinnipiac University is $40,675 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $72,215.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Quinnipiac University?
Quinnipiac University has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Quinnipiac University?
Quinnipiac University admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Quinnipiac University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Quinnipiac University graduate earns $83,759 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Quinnipiac University?
Published tuition is $55,480 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Quinnipiac University located?
Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, Connecticut (ZIP 06518).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Quinnipiac University at their official website.