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OVERVIEW
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
Web Site
www.quinnipiac.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
6,553
Women
3,946 (60.2%)
Men
2,607 (39.8%)
Graduate Students
2,482
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
66% of 23,240 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission
Deadline
February 1
Average GPA
3.4
SAT Math
550 average
510-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
540 average
490-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
550 average
500-590 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24 average
22-27 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Academic GPA
Very Important
Important
Considered
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$59,090
Tuition and Fees
$42,270
Room and Board
$14,820
Average Percent of Need Met
68%
Average Freshman Award
$26,791
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$45,711
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
396
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 35% of classes
20-29 students: 28% of classes
30-39 students: 22% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Hamden Population
60,960
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New Haven, Hartford
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
95% of freshmen, 77% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Bobcat
Sororities
20% of women participate
Fraternities
25% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian
5.0% Black/African-American
9.0% Hispanic/Latino
1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
78.5% White
2.7% Unknown
International Students
2.2% from 30 countries
First-Year Students Returning
86.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
71.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
84%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
33.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
2
Recommended
Units
SAT or ACT
Required
February 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
3
History
Academic Electives
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
City, State, Zip
Hamden, CT 06518-1940
Phone
(203) 582-8600
Fax
(203) 582-8906
E-mail
admissions@quinnipiac.edu
Early Admission
Regular Admission
Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Not reported
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
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ADMISSION
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Important
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
Not Considered
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
66% of 23,240 applicants were admitted
Women
68% of 14,432 applicants were admitted
Men
62% of 8,808 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,870 (12%) of 15,318 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,097 (11%) of 9,831 admitted students enrolled
Men
773 (14%) of 5,487 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
61% of 477 applicants were admitted
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
2,000
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,020
Students Admitted From Wait List
220
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
550 average
510-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
29%
Score of 500 - 600
49%
Score of 400 - 500
20%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
540 average
490-580 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.4
3.75 and Above
12%
3.50 - 3.74
30%
3.25 - 3.49
28%
3.00 - 3.24
21%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
24 average
22-27 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
20%
Score of 30 - 36
7%
Score of 500 - 600
52%
Score of 24 - 29
58%
Score of 400 - 500
27%
Score of 18 - 23
34%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
550 average
500-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 27%
Top quarter: 66%
Top half: 93%
Bottom half: 7%
Not reported
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$59,090
Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition and Fees
$42,270
Other Expenses
$1,200
Room and Board
$14,820
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment, external
finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning
February 15
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional
Methodologies
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001402
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,352 (81.9%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
4,595 (72.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,102 (81.5%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
3,912 (61.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,095 (99.4%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
3,889 (99.4%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
160 (14.6%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
541 (13.9%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
68%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
65%
Average Award
$26,791
Average Award
$25,571
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,073 (98.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$21,508
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,762 (96.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$19,741
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 876 (80.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,781
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 3,225 (82.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,655
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 680 (62.1%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,185 (56.2%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
359 (21.7%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $14,973
Merit-Based Gift
1,342 (21.2%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $14,155
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MONEY
MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
71%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$45,711
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
23.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
4.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
3,370
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Siblings of Current Students
Number of Awards
417
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Children of Faculty/Staff, Siblings of Current Students, International Students
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,047
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Advertising
Applied Mathematics, General
Athletic Training/Trainer
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Broadcast Journalism
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Chemistry, General
Child Development
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Civil Engineering, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs,
Other
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Developmental and Child Psychology
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Economics, General
Education, General
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Finance, General
Game and Interactive Media Design
Gerontology
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences,
General
History, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel
Administration, General
Human Services, General
Industrial Engineering
Information Science/Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
Journalism
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Philosophy
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physician Assistant
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Psychology, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations,
General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information
Resources Design
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing,
Communication/journalism
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington
semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
396
Part-Time Faculty
525
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
88%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 35% of classes
20-29 students: 28% of classes
30-39 students: 22% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 66% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
909,900
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
600
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Health Sciences, Master of Science, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Laws, Master of Health Science
Master's Programs of Study
Adult Nursing
Advertising and Public Relations
Allied Health--General
Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Broadcast Journalism
Business Administration and Management--General
Cardiovascular Sciences
Cell Biology
Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
Communication--General
Education--General
English Education
Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
Film, Television, and Video Production
Finance and Banking
Foreign Languages Education
Health Law
Health Physics/Radiological Health
Internet and Interactive Multimedia
Investment Management
Journalism
Law
Management Information Systems
Middle School Education
Molecular Biology
Nursing--General
Occupational Therapy
Organizational Management
Pathology
Perfusion
Physician Assistant Studies
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Sciences Education
Social Work
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Elementary Education
Marketing
Mathematics Education
Microbiology
Supply Chain Management
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
Adult Nursing
Allied Health--General
Allopathic Medicine
Community Health
Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
Health Law
Interdisciplinary Studies
Law
Nursing--General
Physical Therapy
ACADEMICS
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Hamden Population
60,960
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
New Haven, Hartford
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
600 acres
Weather
Temperature
15.8 average low in January, 80
average high in September
Rain
128 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
35 mile(s) from campus in
Windsor Locks
Nearest Bus Station
9 mile(s) from campus in New
Haven
Nearest Train Station
9 mile(s) from campus in New
Haven
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, single student apartments
Students in College Housing
95% of freshmen, 77% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
23%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
text message emergency notification system
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Bobcat
School Colors
Navy and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
x
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
Field Hockey
x
x
Golf
x
x
Gymnastics
x
x
Ice Hockey
x
x
x
x
Lacrosse
x
x
x
x
Rugby
x
x
Soccer
x
x
x
x
Softball
x
x
Tennis
x
x
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
baseball, basketball, bowling, field hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student
newspaper, television station, yearbook
Sororities
20% of women participate
Fraternities
25% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENTS
STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
6,553
Women
3,946 (60.2%)
Men
2,607 (39.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
6,335
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian
5.0% Black/African-American
9.0% Hispanic/Latino
1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
78.5% White
2.7% Unknown
International Students
2.2% from 30 countries
Average Age
23
All Graduate Students
2,482
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
86.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
71.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
75.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
76.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
84%
$49,000 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
33.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Business 7%
Law 3%
Arts and Sciences 3%
Medicine 3%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 10%
Other 3%
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