Quinnipiac University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $67,700 within 10 years; strong 76% graduation rate.
About This School
Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut with approximately 6,531 undergraduate students enrolled. Quinnipiac University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $40,675 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $67,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Quinnipiac University is a private university in Hamden, Connecticut, United States. The university grants undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. It also hosts the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
Worth considering if you're drawn to health sciences, communications, or pre-law — Quinnipiac has strong professional programs and a respectable 87% freshman retention rate, suggesting students generally feel good about their choice. The $67,700 median earnings at 10 years are solid, and the $21,500 median debt is relatively manageable compared to many private schools. The 77% acceptance rate and graduation rate both sit at the same number, which means getting in isn't the hard part — staying on track to finish is something to ask about during a campus visit.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,531 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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