Quinnipiac University Acceptance Rate
Hamden, Connecticut · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 21,323
- Admitted
- 16,418
- Yield
- 10.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate has risen from 65.9% in 2014–15 to 77% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 23,242 to 21,323 (-8%) over that period.
Its 77% rate makes Quinnipiac University more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
Quinnipiac University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 10.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 23,242 | 15,319 | 65.9% | 1,656 |
| 2015–16 | 22,745 | 16,765 | 73.7% | 1,903 |
| 2016–17 | 23,492 | 17,957 | 76.4% | 1,909 |
| 2017–18 | 22,071 | 16,305 | 73.9% | 1,967 |
| 2018–19 | 22,757 | 16,493 | 72.5% | 1,899 |
| 2019–20 | 22,653 | 15,885 | 70.1% | 1,552 |
| 2020–21 | 19,798 | 16,312 | 82.4% | 1,757 |
| 2021–22 | 15,722 | 13,855 | 88.1% | 1,492 |
| 2022–23 | 18,668 | 15,641 | 83.8% | 1,605 |
| 2023–24 | 21,323 | 16,418 | 77% | 1,797 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,866 | 9,983 | 77.6% |
| Men | 8,453 | 6,432 | 76.1% |
| Unknown | 4 | 3 | 75% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–29 | 3% |
How Quinnipiac University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate?
Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate is 77% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (16,418 admitted of 21,323 applicants).
Is Quinnipiac University test optional?
Quinnipiac University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Quinnipiac University?
Quinnipiac University received 21,323 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 16,418.
What SAT score do you need for Quinnipiac University?
Admitted students at Quinnipiac University typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Quinnipiac University getting harder to get into?
Quinnipiac University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.9% in 2014–15 to 77% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.qu.edu/.