First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: qu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Quinnipiac University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 151 + MA 153 + MA 154 (8 credits) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 101 /101L + BIO 102 /102L (8 credits) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE 110 /110L + CHE 111 /111L (8 credits) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 110 + PHY 110L (4 credits) | |
| United States History | 4 | HS 139 (3 Credits) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PS 101 (3 credits) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MA 275 (3 credits) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC 110 /110L (4 credits) |
Show all 59 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 151 + MA 153 + MA 154 (8 credits) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 101 /101L + BIO 102 /102L (8 credits) | |
| Biology | 5 | BIO 101 + BIO 102 (8 credits) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE 110 /110L + CHE 111 /111L (8 credits) | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHE 110 /110L + CHE 111 /111L (8 credits) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 110 + PHY 110L (4 credits) | |
| United States History | 4 | HS 139 (3 Credits) | |
| United States History | 5 | HS 131 + HS 132 (6 credits) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PS 101 (3 credits) | |
| Psychology | 5 | PS 101 (3 credits) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MA 275 (3 credits) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC 110 /110L (4 credits) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | EC 112 (3 credits) | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | EC 111 (3 credits) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HS 139 (3 credits) | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HS 122 + HS 208 (6 Credits) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENV 139 (3 credits) | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 111 + PHY 111L (4 credits) | |
| European History | 4 | HS 139 (3 credits) | |
| European History | 5 | HS 111 + HS 112 (6 credits) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GP 101 (3 credits) | |
| Human Geography | 5 | GP 101 (3 credits) | |
| Human Geography | 5 | GP 101 + GP 222 (6 Credits) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SP 101 + SP 102 (6 credits) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSC 159 (3 credits) | |
| Art History | 4 | AR 103 (3 credits) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MU 230 (3 credits) | |
| African American Studies | 4 | HS 139 (3 credits) | |
| African American Studies | 5 | HS 241 + HS 242 (6 credits) | |
| Art 2D Design | 4 | AR 159 (3 credits) | |
| Art 3D Design | 4 | AR 159 (3 credits) | |
| Art Studio Drawing | 4 | AR 251 (3 credits) | |
| Business Management | 5 | MG 205 (3 credits) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | PO 101 (3 credits) | |
| Computer Science | 5 | CSC 159 (3 credits) | |
| Dance | 5 | FLW 159 (3 credits) | |
| Economics | 5 | EC 111 (3 credits) | |
| English A Language and Literature | 5 | EN 101 (3 credits) | |
| English A Literature | 5 | EN 139 (3 credits) | |
| English Lang and Comp | 4 | EN 101 (3 credits) | |
| English Lit and Comp | 4 | EN 102 (3 credits) | |
| Exercise Science | 5 | FLW 159 (3 credits) | |
| Film | 5 | FTM 102 (3 credits) | |
| French B | 5 | FR 201 + FR 202 (6 credits) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FR 101 + FR 102 (6 credits) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GR 101 + GR 102 (6 credits) | |
| Global Politics | 5 | PO 101 (3 credits) | |
| Government and Politics (US) | 5 | PO 131 (3 credits) | |
| History of Africa and the Middle East | 5 | HS 122 (3 credits) | |
| History of Asia and Oceania | 5 | HS 139 (3 credits) | |
| History of Europe | 5 | HS 139 (3 credits) | |
| History of the Americas | 5 | HS 139 (3 credits) | |
| Italian B | 5 | IT 201 + IT 202 (6 credits) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | IT 101 + IT 102 (6 credits) | |
| Latin | 4 | FL 139 (3 credits) | |
| Math Calculus AB and Calculus AB Subtest | 4 | MA 151 (4 credits) | |
| Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | 5 | MA 151 (4 credits) | |
| Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation | 5 | MA 151 (4 credits) | |
| Philosophy | 5 | PL 101 (3 credits) | |
| Physics | 5 | PHY 110 /110L + PHY 111 /111L (8 credits) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY 122 (4 credits) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 121 (4 credits) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MA 140 (3 Credits) | |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology | 5 | AN 101 (3 credits) | |
| Spanish B | 5 | SP 201 + SP 202 (6 credits) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SP 101 + SP 102 (6 credits) | |
| Theatre | 5 | DR 101 (3 credits) | |
| Visual Arts | 5 | AR 159 (3 credits) |
Source: catalog.qu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 283 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 278 |
| Finance | 101 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 80 |
| Psychology | 79 |
| Business Administration and Management | 64 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 53 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 44 |
Show the other 44 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 37 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 36 |
| Journalism | 34 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 33 |
| Accounting | 32 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 28 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 24 |
| Legal Studies | 24 |
| Graphic Design | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 19 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 18 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 17 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 17 |
| Civil Engineering | 16 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 16 |
| Business Analytics | 16 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 16 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 13 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 11 |
| Industrial Engineering | 10 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 10 |
| History | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 3 |
| Data Science | 3 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 3 |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New Haven, CT
576,718 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Tweed/New Haven (HVN)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20
Elevation
111 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
46.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,350 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Wesleyan University15 mi
- Charter Oak State College18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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