- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.6, as reported by the college for 2023–24
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–660 reading and writing, 570–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $39,632 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Quinnipiac University reported: an average GPA of 3.6 (2023–24), an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–30.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Quinnipiac University reviews each application.
Quinnipiac University average GPA
Quinnipiac University reported an average high school GPA of 3.6 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Quinnipiac University acceptance rate
Quinnipiac University admitted 17,280 of 23,949 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Hamden, Connecticut, with 6,557 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Quinnipiac University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 28 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1242 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Quinnipiac University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Quinnipiac University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $39,632 a year at Quinnipiac University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Quinnipiac University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Quinnipiac University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Quinnipiac University?
A lot: Quinnipiac University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Quinnipiac University with a 3.5 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 33.4% of Quinnipiac University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 72% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What percent of applicants does Quinnipiac University accept?
Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 17,280 of 23,949 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Quinnipiac University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Quinnipiac University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–660 in reading and writing and 570–660 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is there a minimum GPA for Quinnipiac University?
Quinnipiac University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.6, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do most Quinnipiac University students have?
66.6% of Quinnipiac University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.3%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Does Quinnipiac University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Quinnipiac University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
Does Quinnipiac University accept AP credit?
Yes. Quinnipiac University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Quinnipiac University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $39,632 a year at Quinnipiac University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Quinnipiac University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Quinnipiac UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Quinnipiac University Common Data Set 2023–24Quinnipiac University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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