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Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT |
Main Address275 Mount Carmel Ave Hamden, CT 06518-1905 www.qu.edu |
Admission Office275 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, CT 06518-1908 (203) 582-8600 Fax : (203) 582-8906 admissions@qu.edu Contact : Carla Knowlton Director of Admissions |
Type of SchoolMedium Private university 4-year school Coed New England Association of Colleges and Schools Regionally Accredited College Board Member College Board Code: 3712 |
Quick FactsTotal undergraduates : 7,425 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 67.0% Average financial aid package : $28,873.00 In-State Tuition : $50,760.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $50,760.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableBachelor's Master's Doctoral |
SettingSmall City (50-250k) Suburban Residential campus |
AdmissionRegular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : -- College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : May 1 (or within 2 week(s) if notified after May 1st) Housing deposit due : May 1 |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Feb 1 SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : -- Financial Aid Priority Application due : Mar 1 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : May 1 |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : -- College will notify student of transfer decision by : -- Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : May 1 |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees Returning for sophomore year : 86.0% |
Accreditation and AssociationsNew England Association of Colleges and Schools Regionally Accredited College Board Member |
Most Popular MajorsBachelor's |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Communication, Journalism & Related Programs Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Education Engineering English Language, Literature & Letters Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences History Legal Professions & Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Mathematics & Statistics Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy & Religious Studies Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Social Services Science Technologies & Technicians Security & Protective Services Social Sciences Visual & Performing Arts |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsDouble Major Honors Program Independent Study Internships Liberal Arts/Career Combination Student-Designed Major Teacher Certification Accelerated Program |
Off-Campus Study OptionsStudy Abroad Washington Semester Semester At Sea |
Extended Class AvailabilityExtensive evening or early morning classes Distance Learning |
Computer Services500 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Computer repair service available on campus Student web hosting available Wireless network available |
Where Graduates GoWithin one year of receiving their bachelor’s degree: Law : 2.0% Business : 7.0% Medical : 2.0% Other : 29.0% |
Campus General InformationSize : Medium-sized Unique Facilities : financial technology center, center for entrepreneurship, Quinnipiac polling institute, community health education institute, diagnostic imaging suite, critical care simulation laboratories for neonatal/pediatric and adult patients, motion analysis laboratory, the Irish Famine museum, production TV studio, audio production studio, news technology center, human anatomy lab Geographic Location : 8 miles from New Haven, 30 miles from Hartford. 80 Miles from New York City Small City Suburban Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 7,425 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : -- Degree-seeking undergrads : 7,371 Graduate enrollment : -- |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 20 Full time students average age : 20 In state students : 29.0% Out of state students : 71.0% |
Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 2.0% Black African American : 4.0% Asian : 3.0% Hispanic/Latino : 9.0% Race Ethnicity Unknown : 2.0% White : 77.0% Non-Resident Alien : 2.0% |
Other Activities & Organizations18.0% Men who Join Fraternities 26.0% Women who Join Sororities Student Newspaper : Quinnipiac Chronicle Student Newspaper URL : www.quchronicle.com |
Housing PoliciesFirst-year students living in college housing : 93.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 65.0% |
Housing OptionsApartments For Single Students Wellness Housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) Theme Housing Coed Housing |
Additional Housing OptionsHousing deposit : $350.00 Housing deposit due : May 1 Housing deposit is not refunded if student does not enroll. Car is not allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
General AthleticsTeam Name : Bobcats Sport Member : NCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableNCAA Division I Intercollegiate Intramural Scholarship |
Counseling And WellnessChaplain/spiritual director Career counseling Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Veteran's counselor Adult (re-entering) student services/programs Minority students services Alcohol/substance abuse counseling |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesPartial services for students with learning disabilities Wheelchair Accessibility |
Academic Support ProgramsStudy skills assistance Learning center Tutoring |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
Campus Ministries |
Y |
Choral Groups |
Y |
Concert Band |
N |
Dance Activity |
Y |
Drama/Theater |
Y |
Film Society |
N |
Fraternities |
Y |
Government or Political Activity |
Y |
International Student Organization |
Y |
Jazz Band |
N |
Literary Magazine |
Y |
Marching Band |
N |
Model United Nations |
N |
Music Ensembles |
N |
Musical Theater |
N |
Opera |
N |
Pep Band |
Y |
Radio Station |
Y |
Sororities |
Y |
Student Newspaper |
Y |
Symphony Orchestra |
N |
Television Station |
Y |
Yearbook |
Y |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
Archery |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Badminton |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I |
Basketball |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Bowling |
Men's Intramural Women's Intramural |
Cross-Country |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Field Hockey |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division I |
Golf |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Women's NCAA Division I |
Ice Hockey |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Lacrosse |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Rugby |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Women's NCAA Division I |
Soccer |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Softball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division I |
Tennis |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I |
Track and Field |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship |
Track: Indoor |
Women's NCAA Division I |
Track: Outdoor |
Women's NCAA Division I |
Volleyball |
Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division I |
Other Sports : stunts and tumbling W
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $65.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : --
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Very ImportantAcademic GPA Class Rank Level of Applicant's Interest Rigor of secondary school record |
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ImportantApplication Essay Interview Recommendations Standardized Test Scores State Residency |
ConsideredAlumni Relation Character/Personal Qualities Extracurricular Activities First generation college student Racial/Ethnic Status Talent/Ability Volunteer Work Work Experience |
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Test Policies for Admission DecisionsRequired for some: SAT or ACT |
Test Policies for placementInstitution's own exam |
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SAT score use policyHighest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
Additional requirements for home-schooled studentsSpecial requirements for home-schooled applicants: (in addition to any polices listed) Statement describing home school structure and mission Transcript/record of courses and grades Letter of recommendation from person other than parent |
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Other Test PoliciesTest optional: SAT or ACT are required for all students applying to the schools of Health Sciences and Nursing. All other majors do not require test scores, but will be considered if submitted. Must send official test scores for all SAT and/or ACT tests taken. Highest scores used when reviewing applications for admission and for scholarships. |
A note from the collegePrimary emphasis placed on high school transcript, grades, grade pattern, level of difficulty, and demonstrated interest. Test scores are required of those who apply to the nursing or health sciences majors, all other majors may choose to submit test scores for evaluation. Essay and recommendation(s) are also important and considered. Interview recommended, extracurricular activities, evidence of leadership, and employment also considered. |
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High school class rank of incoming freshmenTop Tenth : 20.0% Top Quarter : 58.0% Top Half : 92.0% Bottom Half : 8.0% |
GPAs of incoming freshmen3.5 - 3.74 : 28.0% 3.25 - 3.49 : 22.0% 3.00 - 3.24 : 15.0% 2.50 - 2.99 : 13.0% 2.00 - 2.49 : 4.0% |
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : Yes From the college: Quinnipiac University does grant credit for Advanced Placement level courses taken in high school. To receive consideration for credit students must take the AP exam and receive a score of 4 or better in English, Math, and Science. A score of 3 or better is required in most other AP courses. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
English |
4 |
0 |
Math |
3 |
4 |
Science |
3 |
4 |
Science Lab |
2 |
4 |
Social Studies |
2 |
0 |
Foreign Language |
2 |
3 |
Academic Electives |
2 |
0 |
History |
2 |
0 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
SAT Math |
* |
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
* |
ACT Composite |
* |
* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
American Government |
50 |
3 |
American Literature |
50 |
6 |
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
50 |
3 |
Biology |
50 |
8 |
Calculus with Elementary Functions |
50 |
6 |
Chemistry |
50 |
8 |
College Algebra |
50 |
3 |
College Composition |
50 |
3 |
College Composition Modular with Optional Essay |
50 |
3 |
English Literature |
50 |
6 |
French I |
50 |
6 |
French II |
60 |
6 |
German I |
50 |
6 |
German II |
60 |
6 |
History of United States I |
50 |
3 |
History of United States II |
50 |
3 |
Human Growth and Development |
50 |
3 |
Humanities |
50 |
6 |
Information Systems and Computer Applications |
50 |
3 |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Business Law |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 |
Introductory Sociology |
50 |
3 |
Natural Science |
50 |
8 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Management |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Marketing |
50 |
3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 |
Social Sciences and History |
50 |
3 |
Spanish I |
50 |
6 |
Spanish II |
63 |
6 |
Western Civilization I |
50 |
3 |
Western Civilization II |
50 |
4 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of scholarship / grants : 67.0% % of loans / jobs : 33.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 100.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 74.0% % Judged to have need : 85.0% % that were offered aid : 85.0% % that had need fully met : 16.0% % of need met : 67.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $28,873.00 Avg non need-based aid : $17,549.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $23,265.00 Avg need-based loan : $3,426.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $48,544.00 |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Mar 1 Respond By Date : May 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Dominic Yoia Financial aid office phone : (203) 582-8750 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $1,105.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): -- Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Financial Aid PoliciesThis school practices need-blind admissions. |
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Scholarship OpportunitiesAcademic scholarships; $9,000-$30,000 per year; based on class rank and (if provided) SAT/ACT scores; renewable with full-time status and 3.0 GPA. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Athletics |
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Work Study ProgramsNights Weekends |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment Deferred payment External finance company Installment payment |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
In-state tuition and fees: |
$50,760.00 |
$50,760.00 |
$50,760.00 |
Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$50,760.00 |
$50,760.00 |
$50,760.00 |
Room and board: |
$15,440.00 |
$15,100.00 |
$2,200.00 |
Books and supplies: |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
Estimated personal expenses: |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
Transportation expenses: |
$800.00 |
$1,300.00 |
$1,300.00 |
Estimated Total In-state: |
$69,000.00 |
$69,160.00 |
$56,260.00 |
Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$69,000.00 |
$69,160.00 |
$56,260.00 |
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Sport |
Male |
Female |
Baseball |
Available |
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Basketball |
Available |
Available |
Cross-Country |
Available |
Available |
Field Hockey |
|
Available |
Golf |
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Available |
Ice Hockey |
Available |
Available |
Lacrosse |
Available |
Available |
Rugby |
|
Available |
Soccer |
Available |
Available |
Softball |
|
Available |
Tennis |
Available |
Available |
Track and Field |
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Available |
Volleyball |
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Available |
Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: 12 Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2.5 Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 64 Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 75 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 45 |
Admission Requirements (Required)College Transcript(s) Essay or Personal Statement |
Admission Requirements (Recommended)Interview |
Students who applied for transferStudents who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 34.0% Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 66.0% |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Spring |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore Junior Senior |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer) |
Special RequirementsInterview recommended. Limited space for occupational therapy, athletic training and nursing; GPA minimum requirements higher. No transfer students accepted to the 6 year BS/MHS physician assistant program or the 6 or 7 year BS/DPT in physical therapy. Students interested in the graduate PA or DPT program can apply for entry to the graduate portion upon completion of their undergraduate degree. |
Admission for International StudentsApplication fee: $65.00 |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $50,760.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $15,440.00 Room & Board(off-campus): $15,100.00 Additional estimated expenses: $1,000.00 Costs per credit hour: $1,105.00 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for need based aid International students eligible for non-need based aid |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: 85 TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 80 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsSpecial International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser |