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Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT qu.edu 6,208 students

Quinnipiac University's main campus is set on 250 acres in a suburban setting near Sleeping Giant State Park. Known for programs in health sciences, law, and communications, the university emphasizes career-oriented learning. The student body is active in campus life, with a focus on community engagement. The Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, a center for public opinion research, offers distinctive opportunities for students interested in political science and journalism.

Programs
21
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$50,107
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$53,090
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Quinnipiac University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 59% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $36,137, roughly 32% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $31,257 $125,028
$30K – $48K $34,294 $137,176
$48K – $75K $34,111 $136,444
$75K – $110K $39,079 $156,316
$110K+ $41,944 $167,776
Sticker price (no aid) $53,090 $212,360
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Quinnipiac University

21 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
76
$84,856/yr High 3.7x
Accounting Compare across schools →
73
$75,566/yr Very High 3.6x
Finance Compare across schools →
68
$51,589/yr Very High 3.4x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
61
$69,600/yr Moderate 3.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
61
$47,845/yr High 2.8x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
51
$73,064/yr High 2.4x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →
51
$50,614/yr High 1.4x
Economics Compare across schools →
50
$48,340/yr Very High 1.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
49
$43,591/yr High 2.4x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
48
$65,640/yr Very High 2.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →
47
$52,059/yr Very High 1.5x
Biology Compare across schools →
47
$44,657/yr High 2.7x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
47
$41,989/yr Moderate 2.1x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
46
$62,538/yr Very High 1.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
35
$26,440/yr Very High 2.6x
Journalism Compare across schools →
34
$40,184/yr Very High 2.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
32
$37,199/yr High 2.0x
Legal Studies Compare across schools →
30
$39,162/yr Moderate 0.8x
Design Compare across schools →
30
$35,884/yr High 0.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →
28
$32,192/yr High 1.7x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
21
$29,253/yr High 0.4x