More selective than 55% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Quinnipiac University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Quinnipiac University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Quinnipiac University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 570 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1320 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Quinnipiac University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 580–660 | 570–660 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 560–650 | 540–650 | 25–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Quinnipiac University compared with other Connecticut colleges?
Quinnipiac University has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | University of Connecticut | 52% | 83% | $25,097 |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College | 59% | 51% | $34,028 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | 60% | 63% | $34,192 |
| 10 | Sacred Heart University | 65% | 73% | $46,174 |
| 11 | Quinnipiac University | 72% | 76% | $40,675 |
| 12 | Central Connecticut State University | 73% | 48% | $16,857 |
| 13 | University of Saint Joseph | 79% | 64% | $27,989 |
| 14 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 83% | 58% | $21,067 |
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | 57% | $16,798 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at Quinnipiac University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Quinnipiac University admissions questions
What is the Quinnipiac University acceptance rate?
Quinnipiac University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 16,418 of 21,323 applicants were admitted.
Does Quinnipiac University require the SAT or ACT?
Quinnipiac University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Quinnipiac University?
The middle 50% of Quinnipiac University enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1320 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Quinnipiac University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,797 of 16,418).
Is Quinnipiac University getting harder to get into?
Quinnipiac University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Quinnipiac University overview