Private not-for-profit

Medium

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Quinnipiac University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1120 to 1280

ACT Range25 to 30

Average GPA3.60

Acceptance Rate72.2%

Quinnipiac’s 72% acceptance rate means your focus should be fit, consistency, and presenting your strongest academic evidence. Since only 22% submit SAT scores, submit yours when it is near the top of the 1120-1280 range, with 1280+ a strong target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Quinnipiac University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Quinnipiac University enrolls 6,557 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Quinnipiac has an 89% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 76%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Hamden, CT

Undergrad Enrollment6,557

Freshman Retention89%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate76%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Quinnipiac?

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Key Quinnipiac University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 1

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Quinnipiac, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall sitting likely to arrive in time, so use earlier retakes to build your best superscore where accepted.

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What you'll actually pay

Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $55,480. About 65% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $28,063. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$55,480

Room and Board$17,900

Average Merit Award$28,063

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$38,171

Average Debt at GradN/A

Quinnipiac’s tuition and fees plus room and board total about $73,380 before books, personal expenses, or travel. About 65% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $38,171. Merit aid can make a substantial difference, with an average merit award of $28,063 and first-year academic scholarships ranging from $18,000 to $33,000. Students should compare their net price after grants and scholarships.