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Quinnipiac University
- Mt Carmel Ave
- Hamden, CT 06518
- OPEID College Code: 00140200
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- General Phone: (203) 582-8200
- President: John Lahey
- Website: www.quinnipiac.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 7,216
- College Mascot: Bobcats
Note: Former Name Was Braves 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,135 | 7,925 | 12,060 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,054 (50%) | 3,627 (46%) | 5,681 (47%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 499 (24%) | 859 (24%) | 1,358 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,309 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 314 | 23% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 62% | 7% | 8% | 73% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,279 | $4,397 | $5,557 | $10,299 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 23 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,951 | 2,237 | 1,415 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,720 | $26,280 | $24,340 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,720 | $26,280 | $24,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,200 | $10,700 | $10,300 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,328 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,500 | $10,950 | $10,540 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,328 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $1,200 | $2,828 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $41,920 | $38,980 | $36,768 |
| Out of State | $41,920 | $38,980 | $36,768 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $42,220 | $39,230 | $37,008 |
| Out of State | $42,220 | $39,230 | $37,008 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $32,220 | $29,780 | $27,968 |
| Out of State | $32,220 | $29,780 | $27,968 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $36,240 | $36,240 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,216 Undergraduate: 5,765 Graduate: 1,067 Professional: 384
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,729 Female: 4,487
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,205 Female: 3,560
- Graduate Gender Male: 338 Female: 729
- Professional Gender Male: 186 Female: 198
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,259 Part-Time: 957
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,455 Part-Time: 310
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 558 Part-Time: 509
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 138
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 107 | 1% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Black | 224 | 3% |
| Asian | 202 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 5% |
| White | 5,666 | 79% |
| Unknown | 674 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 174 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,580 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,486 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 992 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 418 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 169 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 126 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 196 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 75 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,472 | 851 | 621 |
| Faculty Status | 834 | 281 | 553 |
| Tenured Faculty | 145 | 145 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 846 | 293 | 553 |
| Primarily Instruction | 846 | 293 | 553 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 156 | 156 | - |
| Other Professionals | 153 | 133 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 317 | 269 | 48 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 111 | 109 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 29 | 29 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 136 | 108 | 28 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,772 (244) | $101,389 (129) | $83,106 (115) |
| Professor | $115,741 (97) | $118,510 (66) | $109,847 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $88,552 (68) | $91,965 (33) | $85,335 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,213 (63) | $78,268 (25) | $68,229 (38) |
| Instructor | $52,966 (13) | $53,206 (5) | $52,816 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,587 (49) | $103,234 (20) | $85,245 (29) |
| Professor | $126,048 (12) | $127,388 (9) | $122,029 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $95,410 (7) | $93,800 (3) | $96,618 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $87,273 (21) | $91,252 (5) | $86,029 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,926 (293) | $99,118 (149) | $80,416 (144) |
| Professor | $114,353 (109) | $116,796 (75) | $108,964 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $87,573 (75) | $90,696 (36) | $84,690 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,011 (84) | $77,667 (30) | $68,869 (54) |
| Instructor | $52,966 (13) | $53,206 (5) | $52,816 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,769,106 | $2,579,692 | $3,189,414 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 355 | 160 | 195 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 355 | 160 | 195 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 35 | 13 | 22 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 58 | 29 | 29 |
| Lacrosse | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Soccer | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Tennis | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $73,119 | $54,963 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,749 | $21,064 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 72% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 69% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 69% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| White | 73% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 67% |
| 5 Years | 72% |
| 6 Years | 72% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
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