Quinnipiac University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$49,170

1.01% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$39,051

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

83.8%

18,668 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

8,788

86.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

77.3%

1,468 Graduates

About

Quinnipiac University is a higher education institution located in null. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Quinnipiac University were Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (319 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (272 degrees), and General Finance (114 degrees).

In 2022, 3,108 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Quinnipiac University. 65.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,339 degrees), 8.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (270 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Quinnipiac University is $49,170, which is $25,174 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Quinnipiac University is $49,170, which is $25,174 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $39,051.

In 2022, 94% of undergraduate students attending Quinnipiac University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$49,170

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Quinnipiac University was $49,170. The cost of tuition at Quinnipiac University is $25,174 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$39,051

2022 Value

2.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Quinnipiac University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,051. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Quinnipiac University grew by 2.11%.

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

$15,690

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Quinnipiac University was of $15,690 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.36% between 2021 and 2022.

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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Quinnipiac University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2021, when 93% 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 18,668 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 18.7% annual growth. Out of those 18,668 applicants, 15,641 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,788 students enrolled at Quinnipiac University in 2022. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Quinnipiac University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

15,641

Accepted Out of 18,668

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Quinnipiac University was 83.8% (15,641 admissions from 18,668 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 88.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 18.7%, while admissions grew by 12.9%.

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 (2022)

443

Scores Submitted (2022)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Quinnipiac University in 2022 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 8,788 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Quinnipiac University is 7,579 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,209. This means that 86.2% of students enrolled at Quinnipiac University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Quinnipiac University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% White, 9.83% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Asian, 4.49% Black or African American, 2.45% Two or More Races, 0.0797% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0341% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Quinnipiac University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.5%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.5%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Quinnipiac University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,788 students. The full-time enrollment at Quinnipiac University is 7,579 and the part-time enrollment is 1,209. This means that 86.2% of students enrolled at Quinnipiac University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

88%

2022 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 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

White
6,357 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
864 enrolled students
Asian
396 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Quinnipiac University is 72.3% White, 9.83% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Asian, 4.49% Black or African American, 2.45% Two or More Races, 0.0797% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0341% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 399 students (4.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 968 more women than men received degrees from Quinnipiac University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Quinnipiac University is white (2,339 degrees awarded). There were 8.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (270 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Quinnipiac University is Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (319 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (272 degrees) and General Finance (114 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (147 degrees awarded), Health (1,117 degrees), and Biology (153 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 (1,568,915 people), Accountants & auditors (1,060,965 people), Other managers (846,948 people), Physicians (540,856 people), and Financial managers (508,231 people).

The most specialized majors at Quinnipiac University in 2022 are Legal (147 degrees awarded), Health (1,117 degrees), Biology (153 degrees), Business (712 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (82 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (147 degrees awarded), Health (1,117 degrees), Biology (153 degrees), Business (712 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (82 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
319 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
272 degrees awarded
General Finance
114 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Quinnipiac University was Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences with 319 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

1,070

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,038

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,070 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University, which is 0.525 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,038).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.34 times more than the 143 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 264 degrees were awarded to men at Quinnipiac University in Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences, which is 4.8 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 73% 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.

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 2022 at Quinnipiac University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.47% of graduates (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,339 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
270 degrees awarded
Asian
142 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Quinnipiac University is white (2,339 degrees awarded). There were 8.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (270 degrees).

3.09% of degree recipients (96 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,530 degrees awarded
White Male
809 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Quinnipiac University is white female (1,530 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (809 degrees).

Operations

Quinnipiac University has an endowment valued at nearly $719M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −105M (−14.6%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Quinnipiac University had a total salary expenditure of 324M. Quinnipiac University employs 140 Professors, 120 Associate professors and 91 Assistant professors. Most academics at Quinnipiac University are Female Professor (79), Female Associate professor (73), and Male Professor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinnipiac University are: Management, with 147 employees, Service, with 117 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 97 employees.

Endowment

$719M

2022 Endowment

12.8%

decline from 2021

Quinnipiac University has an endowment valued at about $719M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Quinnipiac University declined 12.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $672M 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

$138M

2022 Salaries

1.65%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Quinnipiac University paid a median of $138M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($324M) and a 1.65% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.59% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.51% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$40.9M

Instructional Salaries

370

Number of Employees

In 2022, Quinnipiac University paid a total of $40.9M to 370 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

140 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

147 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Quinnipiac University were Professor with 140 employees, Associate professor with 120 employees, and Assistant professor with 91 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinnipiac University were Management with 147 employees, Service with 117 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 97 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Quinnipiac University was Female Professor with 79 employees, Female Associate professor with 73 employees, and Male Professor with 61 employees.

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

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