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Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$65,744

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

77%

Annual Tuition

$53,090

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $83,759 ten years after entry — 55% above the national median. Acceptance rate 77.0%, average SAT score 1242, in-state tuition $53,090.

At a Glance

Total Students

6,208

Retention Rate

87%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

59%

Median Debt

$26,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,242

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

580–660

SAT Math (middle 50%)

570–660

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

25–30

Institution Overview

Quinnipiac University is a private, non-profit institution with 6,208 students. The university has a 77% acceptance rate and a graduation rate of 77.3%. The student retention rate is 86.7%. The in-state tuition is $53,090.

One year after graduation, Quinnipiac alumni earn a median of $56,569. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $65,744, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $83,759. The median debt for graduates is $26,000, and 58.8% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$57k

1 YEAR

$66k

5 YEARS

$84k

10 YEARS

Top 9% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Quinnipiac University alumni earn a median of $56,569. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $65,744. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $83,759. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.

Quinnipiac University has a student body of 6,208. The university has a 77% acceptance rate and a 77.3% graduation rate. The retention rate is 86.7%. The in-state tuition is $53,090, and 58.8% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Graduates 367 / yr
Median Salary $31,115

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 348 / yr
Median Salary $77,487

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 242 / yr
Median Salary $147,644

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 114 / yr
Median Salary $142,595

Marketing

Graduates 111 / yr
Median Salary $52,059

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 111 / yr
Median Salary $51,589

Biology, General

Graduates 100 / yr
Median Salary $61,503

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 90 / yr
Median Salary $80,763

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 84 / yr
Median Salary $43,591

Medicine

Graduates 82 / yr
Median Salary $69,516

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $75,566

Journalism

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $40,184

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $56,367

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $51,985

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $62,538

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $29,253

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $63,241

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $37,199

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $115,260

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $60,845

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $35,884

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $41,989

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $110,733

Political Science and Government

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $26,440

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Campus Location

Hamden, Connecticut

Hamden, CT 06518

Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, Connecticut. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quinnipiac University has an acceptance rate of 77.0%.