A Premier Education Center for Science and Engineering
You meet people with backgrounds and interests that hold your attention. You are never “just another student”; you have a personality and identity that deserve respect. Quinnipiac celebrates diversity through organizations such as the Black Student Union, the Asian/Pacific Islander Association, and the Latino Cultural Society.
Top-level intercollegiate sports involve Quinnipiac’s 21 varsity teams in NCAA Division I competition. Quinnipiac is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), the ECAC for men’s and women’s ice hockey, and the Big East for women’s field hockey.
With more than 140 clubs and organ-izations, Quinnipiac brings together students with a variety of interests. Keep physically fit with a range of activities, from intramural teams in more than 20 sports to fitness classes of all sorts. You can spend time in our expansive recreation center, weight and fitness rooms, and indoor track.
In an event-filled student calendar, we’ve hosted Jason Derulo, Everclear, hip-hop and rap groups, and jazz at its very best, as well as speakers such as Shark Tank’s Daymond John, former President Jimmy Carter, and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Undergraduate Majors
Business: Accounting, Biomedical Marketing, Computer Information Systems, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing
Engineering: Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, and Software Engineering; Computer Science
Communications: Advertising and Integrated Communications; Communications/Media Studies; Film, Television, and Media Arts; Graphic and Interactive Design; Journalism; Public Relations
Health Sciences and Nursing: Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Biomedical Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (3-year accelerated BS), Health Science Studies, Microbiology/Immunology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy (5-1/2-year MOT), Physical Therapy (6- or 7-year DPT), Physician Assistant (6-year BS/MHS), Radiologic Sciences (3-year accelerated BS)
Arts and Sciences: Behavioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Game Design and Development, Gerontology, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Law in Society, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Theater
Education: Elementary, Secondary (5-year BA/Master of Arts in Teaching)
And remember...It’s not always necessary to know what major you want when you apply to college. You can indicate that you’re undecided about your major and select your path as you experience more areas and continue to develop your interests.
General: Founded in 1929, co-ed, non-sectarian, offering 60 undergraduate and 34 graduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Business, Engineering, Communications, Education, Health Sciences, and Nursing; the School of Law; and the School of Medicine
Location: An attractive New England campus on 600 acres in three settings, eight miles north of New Haven, 90 minutes from New York City, and two hours from Boston
Students: 7,000 full-time undergraduates from 30 states and 30 countries; in all, 75% of freshmen come from out of state; 95% of freshmen live on campus.
Faculty: The student-faculty ratio is 16:1, and the average class size is 24.
Computer Capability: The entire campus, including residence halls, library, and classrooms, is part of the Quinnipiac wireless network. All incoming students are required to purchase or bring a laptop.
Costs: 2017–2018 tuition and fees—$46,780; room and board—$14,190
International Study Opportunities:
Quinnipiac sponsors a study abroad program in Ireland and also sendsstudents to a variety of countries, such as Australia, China, France, and Spain, for a semester of study or summer program.
Financial Aid: With an average financial aid package of $26,262 per year, about 85% of our student body receives some form of aid. We offer merit scholarships based on previous academic work as well as need-based financial aid, for which the FAFSA is required.
Admission: About 24,000 students apply for admission each year. About 65% of all applicants are offered admission, and we enroll 1,900 freshmen. Given our rolling admission schedule, we recommend that you apply early in the fall semester. Get to know us personally through our fall and spring open house programs, weekday and Saturday information sessions, and weekday admission interviews, all of which include a student-guided campus tour. You can also chat with us online, file your application, view our campus video, and take our virtual tour.
Quinnipiac University makes three promises, expressed in our mission statement—outstanding academic programs,
a student-oriented environment, and a strong sense of community. We provide an educational experience that combines the closeness of a small college with the opportunities of a university.
U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” (2018) places Quinnipiac among the best regional universities in the North, and The Princeton Review again recognizes us as one of The Best 380 Colleges in the United States.
We combine science; practical, in-depth education; and teamwork skills in nationally recognized programs spread across our curriculum in the College of Arts and Sciences, with Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Behavioral Neuroscience; in the School of Health Sciences, with Biomedical Science, Microbiology/Immunology, and Health Science Studies; and in the School of Engineering, with Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, and Software Engineering (all accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET), plus Computer Science.
Preparing tomorrow’s professionals
The methods of teaching and learning are creative and thorough. Classroom lectures, interactive media, and Internet-based learning extend your mind and imagination. In every class, your professor will take a personal interest in you and help you think critically and clearly.
Excellent lab facilities in the sciences and engineering promote students working in small groups under faculty direction and supervision. Field studies and internships are integral parts of all science and engineering programs. Students may also plan to continue on in graduate study in a variety of fields at Quinnipiac: Molecular and Cell Biology, Business, Law, Health Careers, Education, Communications, or Medicine.
Quinnipiac’s Pre-medical Studies program gives you the background to meet the academic entrance requirements of professional schools, including chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, osteopathy, podiatry, and veterinary.
At Quinnipiac the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine is named for the noted surgeon and world’s most well-known medical illustrator. The School of Medicine is located on the North Haven campus and features a state-of-the-art building and facilities in a spectacular setting.
It is an education that works. In a survey of a recent Quinnipiac class taken six months after graduation, 97% of respondents were either employed or in graduate school full time.
Help beyond the classroom
College-level academics can be demanding, but Quinnipiac is a learning community. The Learning Commons provides full tutoring assistance in academic subjects as well as workshops to improve study skills, time management, and research techniques. Tutors are upperclass students who are certified.
What happens after your years at Quinnipiac? Career advisement in each of the schools bridges your college experiences with your career expectations. During your Quinnipiac years, your academic advisor will help you meet graduation requirements and monitor your progress. Intern-ships and clinical work often lead to full-time employment after you earn your degree.
Three settings, one University
Quinnipiac’s Mount Carmel campus has academic, residential, and recreational facilities for all students. The nearby York Hill campus is home to the TD Bank Sports Center, a lodge-like student center, and apartment-style housing for juniors and seniors. Just four miles away, the North Haven campus Graduate Center has classrooms and state-of-the-art labs for the graduate and professional courses in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiologist Assistant, and Education, as well as the School of Medicine and the School of Law
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