Applying to Quinnipiac

Acceptance RateSAT Median
77.00% 1,200
Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate is 77.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 21,323 students applied and 16,419 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Quinnipiac.
Quinnipiac's acceptance rate places 11st out of 24 Connecticut colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,200 and the ACT score is 28 at Quinnipiac. Quinnipiac's SAT score ranks 9th out of 19 Connecticut colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Quinnipiac, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Quinnipiac University is 77.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.00%. 8,453 men and 12,866 women applied to Quinnipiac and 6,424 men and 10,035 women students were accepted.
Among them, 771 men and 1,104 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Quinnipiac.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Quinnipiac
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants21,3238,45312,86600
Admitted16,4196,42410,03500
Enrolled1,8067711,10400
Acceptance Rate 77.00%76.00%78.00%--
Yield 11.00%12.00%11.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Quinnipiac University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 506 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 55 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Quinnipiac.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 610 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Quinnipiac. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at Quinnipiac University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Quinnipiac
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total110012001300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560610650
SAT Math540590650
ACT Composite252829
ACT Math242728
ACT English232731
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Quinnipiac University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Quinnipiac. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Quinnipiac University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Quinnipiac Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Quinnipiac University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Quinnipiac.
Admission Information for Applying to Quinnipiac
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Graduate Application Fees$45
Admission Informationwww.qu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.qu.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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