Quinnipiac University
Private college · Hamden, CT · 6,531 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1150–1320
ACT (middle 50%)
25–30
Average net price
$41,729
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$75,254
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Quinnipiac University?
Quinnipiac University accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1320 on the SAT. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1150, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–30.
The latest federal data says Quinnipiac University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Quinnipiac University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Quinnipiac University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $75,254 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $41,729 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $57,700 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$57,700
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$57,700
- Room & board$17,900
- Total cost of attendance$75,254
- Average net price after grants$41,729
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Communications.
Quinnipiac University FAQ
- What is Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Quinnipiac University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1150–1320. Aim for 1320 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Quinnipiac University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–30.
- Is Quinnipiac University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Quinnipiac University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Quinnipiac University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Quinnipiac University cost?
- About $75,254 a year before aid; $41,729 on average after grants.
- What is Quinnipiac University's FAFSA school code?
- 001402. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Quinnipiac University receives your information.
- What is Quinnipiac University's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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