Quinnipiac University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,420

5.79% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$38,665

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

2.72%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

73.9%

22,071 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

10,200

83.5% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

74.8%

1,130 Graduates

About

Quinnipiac University is a higher education institution located in New Haven County, CT. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Quinnipiac University were Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (329 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (208 degrees), and General Finance (111 degrees).

In 2017, 2,821 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Quinnipiac University. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (2,180 degrees), 11.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Quinnipiac University is $44,420, which is $23,687 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Photo by Morrow Long

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Quinnipiac University is $44,420, which is $23,687 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,665.

In 2017, 86% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 60% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$44,420

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Quinnipiac University was $44,420. The cost of tuition at Quinnipiac University is $23,687 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$38,665

2017 Value

3.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Quinnipiac University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,665. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Quinnipiac University grew by 3.27%.

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

$14,510

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Quinnipiac University was of $14,510 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of room and board increased by 2.47% between 2016 and 2017. 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

60%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Quinnipiac University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.38% with respect to 2016, when 84% 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.

2.72%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Quinnipiac University was 2.72%, which represents 52 out of the 1912 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 22,071 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 6.05% annual decline. Out of those 22,071 applicants, 16,305 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.9% acceptance rate.

There were 10,200 students enrolled at Quinnipiac University in 2017, and 71% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Quinnipiac University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

16,305

Accepted Out of 22,071

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Quinnipiac University was 73.9% (16,305 admissions from 22,071 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 76.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -6.05%, while admissions declined by -9.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Quinnipiac University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

71%

Submission Percentage

1,387

Scores Submitted

71% of enrolled first-time students at Quinnipiac University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Quinnipiac University has a total enrollment of 10,200 students. The full-time enrollment at Quinnipiac University is 8,522 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,678. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Quinnipiac University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Quinnipiac University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% White, 8.42% Hispanic or Latino, 4.61% Black or African American, 3.53% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.0784% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0196% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Quinnipiac University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (38.8%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Quinnipiac University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,200 students. The full-time enrollment at Quinnipiac University is 8,522 and the part-time enrollment is 1,678. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Quinnipiac University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% 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

86%

2017 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 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
7,433
Hispanic or Latino
859
Black or African American
470

The enrolled student population at Quinnipiac University is 72.9% White, 8.42% Hispanic or Latino, 4.61% Black or African American, 3.53% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.0784% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0196% 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 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 639 students (6.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 821 more women than men received degrees from Quinnipiac University. The majority of degree recipients at Quinnipiac University are white (2,180 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Quinnipiac University is Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (329 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (208 degrees) and General Finance (111 degrees).

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 (115 degrees awarded), Communications (205 degrees), and Health (986 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,451,605 people), Accountants & auditors (1,131,078 people), Other managers (799,927 people), Physicians (492,888 people), and Financial managers (449,715 people).

The most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University are Legal (115 degrees awarded), Communications (205 degrees), Health (986 degrees), Biology (151 degrees), and Business (776 degrees).

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, Public relations specialists, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University are Legal (115 degrees awarded), Communications (205 degrees), Health (986 degrees), Biology (151 degrees), and Business (776 degrees).

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 (2,159,341 people), Elementary & secondary schools (890,357 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (752,052 people), Banking & related activities (527,801 people), and Computer Systems Design (521,995 people).

The most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University are Legal (115 degrees awarded), Communications (205 degrees), Health (986 degrees), Biology (151 degrees), and Business (776 degrees).

Degrees

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

Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
329 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
208 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
111 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Quinnipiac University was Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences with 329 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,000
1,821

In 2017, 1,000 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University, which is 0.549 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,821).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 278 degrees were awarded to women at Quinnipiac University in Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences, which is 4.41 times more than the 63 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 71% of students graduating from Quinnipiac University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Quinnipiac University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 1.86% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,180 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
195 degrees awarded
Black or African American
135 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Quinnipiac University is white (2,180 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

3.4% of degree recipients (96 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
1,425 degrees awarded
White Male
755 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Quinnipiac University is white female (1,425 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (755 degrees).

Operations

Quinnipiac University has an endowment valued at nearly $482M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $83.6M (17.4%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Quinnipiac University had a total salary expenditure of $315M. Quinnipiac University employs 135 Assistant professors, 115 Professors, and 114 Associate professors. Most academics at Quinnipiac University are Female Assistant professors (82), Female Associate professors(70), and Male Professors (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinnipiac University are: Management, with 311 employees, Service, with 128 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 121 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$482M

2017 Endowment

24.1%

growth from 2016

Quinnipiac University has an endowment valued at about $482M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Quinnipiac University grew 24.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $448M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.67M - Federal
$939k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Quinnipiac University received $1.67M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $939k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$138M

2017 Salaries

7.31%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Quinnipiac University paid a median of $138M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($315M) and a 7.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.63% growth from 2015 and a 1.39% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$40.4M

Instructional Salaries

378

Number of Employees

In 2017, Quinnipiac University paid a total of $40.4M to 378 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

135 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

311 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Quinnipiac University were Assistant professor with 135 employees; Professor with 115 employees; and Professor with 114 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinnipiac University were Management with 311 employees; Service with 128 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 121 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Quinnipiac University was Female Assistant professor with 82 employees, Female Associate professor with 70 employees, and Male Professor with 62 employees.

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

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