Quinnipiac Admission Requirements
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Quinnipiac Admission Overview
Quinnipiac admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Quinnipiac admitted 72.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (B+) and SAT 1150-1320 / ACT 25-30. Quinnipiac is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Quinnipiac is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Quinnipiac Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Quinnipiac University
Acceptance Rate
The Quinnipiac acceptance rate is 72.2%. Last year, 17,280 of 23,949 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Connecticut.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Quinnipiac and can you get accepted?
Quinnipiac is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Quinnipiac University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Quinnipiac GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.39Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.39
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Quinnipiac typically have around a 3.39 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Quinnipiac is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #12 in Connecticut for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Quinnipiac Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Quinnipiac University is test-optional for most first-year applicants in the 2026-27 admissions cycle. You may self-report SAT or ACT scores on the application for admission and scholarship review, or leave them off to apply without tests. The writing section is not required, and Quinnipiac uses the highest SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math scores or the highest ACT composite. Official scores are required for the Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor's/JD program, the entry-level Dual-Degree BS/MHS Physician Assistant program, homeschooled applicants, and English proficiency when required.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.qu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/admission-requirements/
Quinnipiac SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1150-1320Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
22%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 570
- Composite 1150
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 660
- Composite 1320
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Quinnipiac typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1150–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. Quinnipiac ranks #8 in the state of Connecticut for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1150 to 1320
SAT policy
Quinnipiac is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Quinnipiac ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
25-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 24
- Composite 25
75th Percentile Scores
- English 32
- Math 29
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Quinnipiac typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 25–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Quinnipiac places #10 among colleges in Connecticut for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to Quinnipiac without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
81% of Quinnipiac University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 48% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Quinnipiac University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Quinnipiac University is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Quinnipiac is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 72.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1150-1320); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130226.
GPA calculator: Quinnipiac University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026