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Quinnipiac University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational university located in Hamden, Connecticut. It was established in 1929. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, over 15 graduate concentrations, and several professional degrees. U.S. News & World Report's 2009 edition ranked Quinnipiac University among 'America's Best Colleges.' QU is organized into the following academic divisions:
- 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
QU has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities, including Sigma Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Alpha Theta and Phi Sigma Sigma.
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Campus LocationMt Carmel Ave
Hamden, CT 06518
USA
Main Tel: (203) 582-8200
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Quinnipiac University HighlightsWhere Quinnipiac University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, law, and medicine.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,310 | 46 | | Master | 470 | 18 | | First-professional degree | 190 | 1 | | Associate | 4 | 4 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 10 | | < 1 year certificate | | 4 | | Doctorale | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Quinnipiac University was 7,216 in 2007 (6,651 full-time equivalent). About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class. Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students, graduate students are 18%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 6%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 28,720 | | Room and board | $ 11,200 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Quinnipiac University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 145 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 116 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 20 |
Housing and MealsQuinnipiac University provides on-campus housing for 3,610 of its 6,651 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Quinnipiac University AthleticsQuinnipiac University is in the Northeast Conference for major sports. Quinnipiac University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 116 male students received the aid (men were 46% of those receiving aid) and 134 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 54% of students receiving such aid) .
Quinnipiac University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 50% | | Women | 46% | | All | 47% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 510-590 | | Math | 520-610 | | Writing | 510-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (390 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Finance
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (71 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN (3 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded) - Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (111 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
LAW (210 awarded) - Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (191 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (7 awarded) MEDIA (277 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (122 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Hematology Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (182 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (131 awarded) - Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (36 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE (43 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Cardiovascular Science
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (47 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (149 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Psychology
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