Quinnipiac University

275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA | Founded: 1929 | Private, University | School ID: 000507 | Visit University


Why Quinnipiac University | Scholarship Details | University Accreditation/Recognition

Quinnipiac University

About

Quinnipiac University, established in 1929, is a private, coeducational institution located in Hamden, Connecticut. Generally known for its beautiful campuses and student-centered approach, the university fosters an enriching learning environment that interweaves academic rigor with a supportive community. It is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, NECHE, which guarantees high academic and operational standards.
Quinnipiac serves almost 9,500 students with more than 100 academic programs, but also pays considerable attention to providing international students with comprehensive support services, including special orientation, visa assistance, and cultural activities. Quinnipiac University offers a personalized learning environment with an average class size of 20 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. This structure fosters close interaction between students and professors, enabling more individualized attention, active engagement, and meaningful discussions. The modern facilities on campus include state-of-the-art labs, collaborative areas to study, and a full range of student housing options. These resources aim to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that supports academic and personal success for all students.

Features

Why Quinnipiac University
  1. Located between New York City and Boston, offering students easy access to all sorts of professional and cultural experiences.
  2. Offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in popular disciplines including business, law, health sciences, engineering, and arts & sciences. 
  3. Places strong emphasis on practical-based learning through internships, clinical experiences, and research to better equip students to take on real-life challenges.
  4. Includes modern classrooms, state-of-the-art labs, health science centers, and the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.
  5. Encourages international study opportunities and promotes global awareness through its curriculum.
  6. Has a high level of graduate employment and placement rates, fostered by highly proficient career services and industrial connections.
Scholarship Details
  • First-Year Student Academic Scholarships

Quinnipiac University academic scholarships range from $23,000 to $34,000 and are awarded to incoming undergraduate students based upon prior academic achievement. The scholarships are renewable annually at the same amount, provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and satisfies any renewal criteria included in the acceptance letter. Scholarships are available only for new entering students.

  • International Student Scholarship

Quinnipiac University offers a limited number of scholarships to international students with strong academic achievements. Applicants must submit a complete admissions application and demonstrate financial support for costs not covered by the scholarship. Renewal is contingent on maintaining full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the university catalog.

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University Accreditation/Recognition
Quinnipiac University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Its schools also have additional programmatic accreditation that ensures academic quality. The College of Arts and Sciences offers an American Bar Association-approved paralegal education program. The undergraduate and graduate programs within the School of Business, including accounting, are additionally accredited by AACSB International. The School of Communications has its public relations programs certified through CEPR by the Public Relations Society of America. Engineering programs such as civil, mechanical, industrial, software engineering, and computer science are accredited by the Engineering and Computing Accreditation Commissions of ABET while bachelor's nursing is from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. These accreditations speak to Quinnipiac's commitment to quality education across diverse fields.

Location

275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA

Financials

Descriptions Subtotal
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year USD 46,083
Cost of Living/Year USD 17,260
*Application Fee USD 0 - USD 45
*Charged once per application
Estimated Total/Year USD 63,343

Programs