Quinnipiac University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$50,400

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$39,632

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77%

21,323 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,918

86.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

77.3%

1,517 Graduates

About

Quinnipiac University is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Quinnipiac University were Registered Nursing (290 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (284 degrees), and General Finance (106 degrees).

In 2023, 2,972 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Quinnipiac University. 65.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,267 degrees), 8.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (263 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Quinnipiac University is $50,400, which is $25,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Quinnipiac University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,129 total borrowers.

About the photo: Quinnipiac University main campus from Green Trail terminus with White Trail overlook.

Photo by Morrow Long

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Quinnipiac University is $50,400, which is $25,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $39,632.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Quinnipiac University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Quinnipiac University was $50,400. The cost of tuition at Quinnipiac University is $25,825 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Quinnipiac University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$39,632

2023 Value

1.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Quinnipiac University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,632. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Quinnipiac University grew by 1.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of Quinnipiac University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,825

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Quinnipiac University was of $15,825 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.86% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Quinnipiac University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Quinnipiac University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Quinnipiac University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Quinnipiac University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2129 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Quinnipiac University received 21,323 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.2% annual growth. Out of those 21,323 applicants, 16,418 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77% acceptance rate.

There were 8,918 students enrolled at Quinnipiac University in 2023. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Quinnipiac University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

16,418

Accepted Out of 21,323

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Quinnipiac University was 77% (16,418 admissions from 21,323 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.2%, while admissions grew by 4.97%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Quinnipiac University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2023)

506

Scores Submitted (2023)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Quinnipiac University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Quinnipiac University had a total enrollment of 8,918 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Quinnipiac University is 7,752 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,166. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Quinnipiac University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Quinnipiac University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.7% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.62% Black or African American, 4.53% Asian, 2.76% Two or More Races, 0.101% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0673% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Quinnipiac University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.4%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Quinnipiac University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,918 students. The full-time enrollment at Quinnipiac University is 7,752 and the part-time enrollment is 1,166. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Quinnipiac University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Quinnipiac University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Quinnipiac University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Quinnipiac University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Quinnipiac University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,307 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
978 enrolled students
Black or African American
412 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Quinnipiac University is 70.7% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.62% Black or African American, 4.53% Asian, 2.76% Two or More Races, 0.101% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0673% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 390 students (4.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 922 more women than men received degrees from Quinnipiac University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Quinnipiac University is white (2,267 degrees awarded). There were 8.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (263 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Quinnipiac University is Registered Nursing (290 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (284 degrees) and General Finance (106 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Quinnipiac University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (142 degrees awarded), Communications (222 degrees), and Health (1,085 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University are Registered nurses (1,581,780 people), Accountants & auditors (1,052,198 people), Other managers (915,500 people), Financial managers (548,592 people), and Chief executives & legislators (460,022 people).

The most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University in 2023 are Legal (142 degrees awarded), Communications (222 degrees), Health (1,085 degrees), Business (668 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (94 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University are Surgeons, Physicians, Financial examiners, Podiatrists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University are Legal (142 degrees awarded), Communications (222 degrees), Health (1,085 degrees), Business (668 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (94 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,283,753 people), Elementary & secondary schools (890,259 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (727,649 people), Computer Systems Design (593,525 people), and Banking & related activities (503,199 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Quinnipiac University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
290 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
284 degrees awarded
General Finance
106 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Quinnipiac University was Registered Nursing with 290 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Quinnipiac University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,025

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,947

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,025 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University, which is 0.526 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,947).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Quinnipiac University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.12 times more than the 169 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 254 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.06 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

77%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 77% of students graduating from Quinnipiac University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Quinnipiac University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.52% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,267 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
263 degrees awarded
Asian
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Quinnipiac University is white (2,267 degrees awarded). There were 8.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (263 degrees).

2.93% of degree recipients (87 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,481 degrees awarded
White Male
786 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Quinnipiac University is white female (1,481 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (786 degrees).

Operations

Quinnipiac University has an endowment valued at nearly $770M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 99.9M (13%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Quinnipiac University had a total salary expenditure of 331M. Quinnipiac University employs 145 Professors, 100 Associate professors and 98 Assistant professors. Most academics at Quinnipiac University are Female Professor (83), Male Professor (62), and Female Associate professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinnipiac University are: Management, with 189 employees, Service, with 120 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 105 employees.

Endowment

$770M

2023 Endowment

7.17%

growth from 2022

Quinnipiac University has an endowment valued at about $770M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Quinnipiac University grew 7.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $721M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Quinnipiac University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$140M

2023 Salaries

1.33%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Quinnipiac University paid a median of $140M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($331M) and a 1.33% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.65% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.59% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$40.1M

Instructional Salaries

362

Number of Employees

In 2023, Quinnipiac University paid a total of $40.1M to 362 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

145 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

189 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Quinnipiac University were Professor with 145 employees, Associate professor with 100 employees, and Assistant professor with 98 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinnipiac University were Management with 189 employees, Service with 120 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 105 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Quinnipiac University was Female Professor with 83 employees, Male Professor with 62 employees, and Female Associate professor with 62 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Quinnipiac University.

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