About Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational university where students engage in an educational experience that’s both personal and challenging from faculty who care deeply about student outcomes. We offer a diverse range of programs and courses, including our industry-leading dual-degree programs, to approximately 6,610 undergraduate and 3,090 graduate, law and medical students.

At a Glance

9,700 Total Students

Quinnipiac has 6,610 undergraduates, 3,090 graduate, doctoral, law and medical students enrolled (Fall 2025).

60 Countries

Number of countries our students call home.

12:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Small class sizes mean professors are able to get to know their students well — and offer one-on-one guidance.

Leadership

With decades of experience as a distinguished journalist, scholar, professor and dean, Dr. Marie Hardin began her tenure as Quinnipiac's 10th president in July 2025.

In addition to the president, the mission, strategy and operations of Quinnipiac University are led by the president’s leadership council, academic deans and the Board of Trustees.

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Strategic Plan

Our mission at Quinnipiac is to build the University of the Future with a strategy propelling us from our storied past toward an ambitious, inclusive and innovative future. We exist to prepare graduates as enlightened global citizens equipped for the challenges and opportunities of 21st-century careers.

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Latest News and Stories

Students talking during Orientation

Orientation fuels momentum as new Bobcats begin their academic journey

The impact of Orientation fueled the momentum of the official start for Quinnipiac’s Class of 2030 during a highly attended two-day session on June 15 and June 16. Arriving for the third of six Orientation sessions offered this month, hundreds of new students surging onto the Mount Carmel Campus represented the largest Orientation group so far, said Monique Drucker, vice president and dean of students.

Students bonding during Orientation

Impactful Orientation sessions connect new Bobcats with a successful start

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Ganine Marottolo at Quinnipiac graduation

Recent graduate begins full-time clinician role after meaningful Quinnipiac journey

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Student Experience

At Quinnipiac, you’ll do more than earn a degree. You'll become a part of our vibrant community where students rally around common interests, passions and causes.
You’ll see this collective passion come to life through our 146 student-run organizations, while volunteering in the local community or through service-learning opportunities available around the world.

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Athletics

Between the impressive performances of our 2023 NCAA National Championship ice hockey team, three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and our women’s basketball team’s trip to the Sweet 16 — not to mention multiple conference titles for many of our teams — it’s never been a better time to be a member of #BobcatNation.

Explore our 21 Division I teams

Our Campuses

Our university consists of three campuses in Hamden and North Haven, Connecticut. You'll be surrounded by the seasonal beauty of New England, all while enjoying easy access to New York City, Boston and other cities.

Campuses and Facilities

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Quinnipiac’s Mission Statement