Quinnipiac University Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
77.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.95%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,605
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 18,668 students have applied and 15,641 students have allowed to admit to Quinnipiac University (Acceptance rate: 83.79%). Quinnipiac's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.26 % where 1,605 students have finally enrolled out of 15,641 admitted students.
Quinnipiac acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Bridgeport and Fairfield University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 65.00%).
Quinnipiac enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.46%).
How to Apply to Quinnipiac University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Quinnipiac. Quinnipiac offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.qu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.qu.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.qu.edu/paying-for-college/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://quinnipiac.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.qu.edu/info-for/veterans-military/ |
| Athletic | https://www.qu.edu/about-quinnipiac/student-consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://catalog.qu.edu/university-policies/disability-policy/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Quinnipiac and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Quinnipiac University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Quinnipiac University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,165). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | 1,200 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,165 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut | 1,184 | 76 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Quinnipiac University, 443 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,210 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Quinnipiac University, 78 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Quinnipiac Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Quinnipiac University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |