Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $72,215. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $55,480 |
| Housing & meals | $16,470 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 |
| Personal & travel | $2,660 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,495 |
| Total cost of attendance | $72,215 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Quinnipiac University net price compared with other Connecticut colleges
Quinnipiac University has the 21st-lowest average net price of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Mitchell College | $30,260 | 42% | $39,115 |
| 16 | University of Hartford | $30,282 | 54% | $60,823 |
| 17 | Albertus Magnus College | $34,028 | 51% | $60,144 |
| 18 | University of New Haven | $34,192 | 63% | $60,126 |
| 19 | Trinity College | $34,832 | 84% | $90,779 |
| 20 | Connecticut College | $36,175 | 82% | $75,001 |
| 21 | Quinnipiac University | $40,675 | 76% | $83,759 |
| 22 | Sacred Heart University | $46,174 | 73% | $75,059 |
| 23 | Fairfield University | $48,095 | 84% | $88,794 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Connecticut colleges →
Why Quinnipiac University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | 72% | $40,675 | 76% | $83,759 | This school |
| Sacred Heart University | 65% | $46,174 | 73% | $75,059 | |
| University of New Haven | 60% | $34,192 | 63% | $60,126 | |
| Goodwin University | — | $29,249 | 58% | $43,596 | |
| University of Saint Joseph | 79% | $27,989 | 64% | $59,908 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Quinnipiac University would cost you $5,499 less per year than Sacred Heart University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Quinnipiac University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$5,076).
- Quinnipiac University gives aided families $8,425 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Connecticut resident | Quinnipiac University | SHU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $55,480 | $50,404 | +$5,076 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,200 | −$100 |
| Housing & meals | $16,470 | $18,450 | −$1,980 |
| Personal & travel | $2,660 | $2,650 | +$10 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,495 | −$3,415 | −$80 |
| Sticker price | $72,215 | $69,289 | +$2,926 |
| Average grants | −$31,540 | −$23,115 | −$8,425 |
| You pay | $40,675 | $46,174 | −$5,499 |
“+” means Quinnipiac University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Quinnipiac University cost questions
How much is tuition at Quinnipiac University?
Tuition and fees are $55,480 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Quinnipiac University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $72,215 a year.
What do families actually pay at Quinnipiac University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $40,675 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $33,649; $48–75k pay $36,507; $110k+ pay $42,891.
How much debt do Quinnipiac University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,500, and 2.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Quinnipiac University overview