Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut · Private
Quinnipiac University admitted 77% of 21,323 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 77% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Quinnipiac University
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Application deadlines
Quinnipiac University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $65, and Quinnipiac University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Quinnipiac University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Quinnipiac University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 89% (81 of 91), compared with 77% for all applicants.
Early action applicants were admitted at 93% (8,209 of 8,861).
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,736 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 848 took it, and 516 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Quinnipiac University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Character
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Showing interest
Considered
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Talent or ability
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.60 GPA. 20% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $73,320 a year. After grants, students paid $39,632 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate?
Quinnipiac University admitted 77% of applicants: 16,418 of 21,323 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).
When is Quinnipiac University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Quinnipiac University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1280, with a median around 1200. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Quinnipiac University’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and Quinnipiac University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Quinnipiac University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Quinnipiac University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Quinnipiac University have supplemental essays?
No. Quinnipiac University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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