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Study at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University was established in 1929 as a private, nonsectarian, coeducational university. The University offers enrollment to more than 5,000 undergraduates and over 2,000 postgraduate students. It is comprised of 7 schools and colleges:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Professional Studies
  • School of Business
  • School of Communications
  • School of Education
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Law

The Quinnipiac University offers more than 50 undergraduate and over 20 graduate degrees, and several other professional programs. It also has a particularly well-known journalism program.

The athletics teams of Quinnipiac University are known as the Bobcats, and the official colors are blue and gold. The sports played by the teams include baseball, basketball, cross-country, track, golf, ice and field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, soccer, softball, and tennis.

Profile of Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University is found in Hamden, CT. Hamden is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Quinnipiac University.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in medicine, law, and media.

Quinnipiac University Selectivity

Admission to Quinnipiac University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 47% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 610.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Quinnipiac University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 7,216 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Quinnipiac University. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Quinnipiac University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast Conference.

Quinnipiac University Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Business and Management390business management, purchasing and contract management, finance, accounting, organizational behavior, sales and marketing, international business, business administration, ...
Media277communication studies, public relations, journalism, advertising
Law210law, legal professions, advanced legal research
Liberal Arts191sociology, English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences
Medicine182health professions, pharmaceutical chemistry
Therapy and Counseling149psychology, physical therapy, psychobiology
Nursing and Emergency Medicine131registered nursing, nursing science, adult health nursing
Medical Support and Technology122physician assistant, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, clinical and medical lab science, respiratory care tech, cardiovascular tech, hematology tech
Education and Teaching111elementary school teaching, middle school teaching
Computer Science and Engineering71computer support, web design, computer and info science, information science
Security and Law Enforcement47criminal justice and safety
Science43pathology, biology, anatomical sciences, bacteriology, chemistry, cardiovascular science, biological and biomedical sciences
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy36occupational therapy, athletic trainer
Mathematics7mathematics
Family and Social Work6adult development and aging, social service professions
Design3design and applied arts
Medical Adminstration1health care administration, medical office assistant
Drama and Performing Arts0stagecraft

Contact: Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University
Mt Carmel Ave
Hamden, CT 06518
General Phone: (203) 582-8200
 

http://www.quinnipiac.edu

 

 

 

 

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