Quinnipiac University
65%
Acceptance rate
$57,700
Tuition/yr
8,500
Enrollment
12:1
Student:Faculty
About Quinnipiac University
Private university in Connecticut near NYC. Strong business, health sciences, and engineering.
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational university located in Hamden, Connecticut, with a second campus in North Haven. Founded in the early twentieth century, the university now enrolls approximately 9,700 students across nine schools, including a School of Medicine and School of Law. Students come from roughly 60 countries worldwide.
The university's strongest academic areas are health sciences, nursing, communications, and business. Its School of Health Sciences and CCNE-accredited School of Nursing produce graduates in fields including occupational therapy, radiologic sciences, and physician assistant studies. The School of Communications is consistently ranked among the top journalism programs in New England, and Quinnipiac's Polling Institute is nationally recognized for election and public-opinion research.
The main campus sits on 250 acres in Hamden, about 8 miles from downtown New Haven and roughly 90 minutes from New York City. The university maintains a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Quinnipiac competes in NCAA Division I athletics and ranks #179 among National Universities in the 2026 US News Best Colleges edition; it is not currently ranked by QS or Times Higher Education world rankings.
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Campus & Location
CT
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- Quinnipiac's health sciences and nursing programs are particularly well-suited for Nepali students, as graduates qualify to sit for US licensing exams (NCLEX-RN, NPTAE) and can apply for a three-year OPT extension under STEM-designated programs in fields like physician assistant studies and health informatics. Non-STEM graduates receive the standard 12-month OPT, giving meaningful post-study work experience in the US.
- The university offers an International Student Scholarship based on academic merit, no separate application is required for enrolled international students who complete their file by March 1, reducing the sticker cost of $57,700 annual tuition for high-achieving applicants. The scholarship amount varies and the pool is limited, so early application is important.
- Quinnipiac's location in Connecticut places students within easy reach of New York City and Boston, two major hubs for healthcare, media, and finance internships, sectors where a US-trained Nepali graduate holds strong employment prospects. The 60-country international community and small class sizes support cross-cultural adjustment compared with large state universities.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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