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BS in Data Science Admissions

We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the College of Arts & Sciences are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.

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Key Admission Dates

Apply for the fall semester
Application Type Application Deadline Recommended FAFSA-Filing Date^
 Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants Matriculation Fee and Housing Deposit Due
Early Decision November 1 January 1 Mid-November March 15
Early Action November 15 March 1 Early-December May 1
Regular Decision* February 1 March 1 Beginning Mid-December May 1

Early Decision: This application plan is binding.
Early Action and Regular Decision: These application plans are non-binding. 

*The admissions committee will make every effort to have a decision to applicants within two weeks from the time an application is complete. Priority is given to those applying by February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered as part of our Regular Decision program. Check your admissions status

^The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is scheduled to open on or around December 1. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible. Learn about the FAFSA

Admission Requirements

Your GPA alone doesn’t tell the full story of your academic strengths and talents. That’s why we look at many factors when considering each application for admission, especially as those factors relate to your specific program. We look at subject-specific courses you’ve taken and AP credits you’ve earned, as well as awards and other achievements. 

Expected of all students:

  • High school transcript

  • A personal essay on a topic of particular meaning and interest to you that tells us who you are and speaks to your values, goals and aspirations as a student

  • At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or someone who can reflect on your dedication and work ethic

  • 4 years of English

  • 3+ years of mathematics

  • 3+ years of science

  • 2 years of social science and foreign language

  • 3 academic electives

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Test score policy

Advanced standing credit

Other undergraduate applicants

If you are applying as a transfer, international or military student, additional admission requirements may apply to you. Learn more about those by clicking the links below.

How to Apply

While admission requirements differ for traditional, transfer, international and military students, we’re committed to making the application process as simple and streamlined as possible. Learn more about each admission process and complete your application by clicking the links below.

Once admitted, you’ll also have the option to apply to the university’s Honors Program, which presents not only a more challenging academic experience, but many opportunities for cultural growth as well.

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A transfer student wearing a backpack stands on the quad in front of the student center Transfer Student
Two students talk as they walk by residence halls International Student
Students and staff in military uniforms stand in a line and salute Military Student
Several students on the New York high line look at a colorful mural in the distance Honors Program

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Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.

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