Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University is a private university in Hamden, Connecticut near Sleeping Giant State Park. It was founded in 1929 and the first graduating class included just eight students. The university now serves over 9,000 students each semester and offers 58 undergrad majors and 20 graduate programs. The university is also home to the Quinnipiac Polling Institute, which is nationally recognized for its reliable independent surveys conducted throughout the US. Major new organizations often cite these surveys. The university also prepares its students for success. Nearly 97.5% of graduates are either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
The Quinnipiac University School of Nursing takes a holistic approach to teaching. It is also one of only 12 nursing schools in the country offering programs that are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. The programs are taught within the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, giving students hands-on training working with integrated teams in a real healthcare setting. Undergrad programs include BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Many of the graduate programs are offered online, including the RN to MSN program and MSN in the Operational Leadership program. 97% of undergrads and grads who complete one of these programs are employed or continuing their education after graduation.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students10,200 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 19 | 189 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 8 | 93 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 52 miles radius of Quinnipiac University
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Yale University
8 miles away |
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St Vincent's College
22 miles away |
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Sacred Heart University
23 miles away |
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Goodwin College
26 miles away |
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Fairfield University
26 miles away |
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University of Saint Joseph
26 miles away |
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University of Hartford
28 miles away |
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Bay Path University
47 miles away |
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American International College
51 miles away |
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Pace University - Pleasantville
52 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2004 - 02/18/2014 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1996 - 02/18/2014 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 01/24/2014 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1080 to 1260 |
| ACT | 23 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,020/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,020/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,020/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,010/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,010/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,010/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $45,900 | $45,900 | $45,900 |
| ADN | 70 | $71,400 | $71,400 | $71,400 |
| BSN | 125 | $127,500 | $127,500 | $127,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $50,500 | $50,500 | $50,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Quinnipiac University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 17% | $4,225 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,911 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $2,824 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 95% | $21,552 |
| Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,377 |
| Private Loans | 19% | $24,549 |
$38,665
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$33,699 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$31,176 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$35,143 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$37,640 |
| Over $110,000$41,719 |
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Student Population
7,305
Undergrads
2,895
Graduates
6,365
Women
3,835
Men
84%
Full-time
16%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
73% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Connecticut state board of nursing.
