| Screen last updated on: October 11, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,252 men, 3,568 women, 5,820 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,106 men, 3,316 women, 5,422 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
146 men, 252 women, 398 total |
| Total graduate students: |
361 men, 700 women, 1,061 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
161 men, 382 women, 543 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
200 men, 318 women, 518 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
70% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 2.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.3% | Hispanic |
| 82.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.1% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 7.6% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 2.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.4% | Hispanic |
| 78.8% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 10.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
500 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Hamden |
| Population of city/town: |
59,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
New Haven |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
8 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
100,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (71%)
- single-student apartments (26%)
- other housing including University owned houses/apartment bldg in immediate area of campus. (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
95% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
75% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
25% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
60% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in campus buildings. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
440 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Campus is supported by a wireless network in all areas. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Law school library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Irish Famine exhibit, biomechanics lab, clinical care facility, financial trading room, Albert Schweitzer Institute |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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504 coordinator will work with student for any accommodations necessary |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
99% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
3% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
4% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Chronicle, student newspaper |
| Number of honor societies: |
18 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
72 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Hillel, Branches, Christian Fellowship |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Asian/Pacific Islander Association, Latino Cultural Society, Amici (Italian Heritage), Hellenic Society, Irish Organization |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Student Government, Q30 Television, The Summit Yearbook, The Chronicle Student Newspaper, Dance Company, Fourth Wall Theater, Praise "2" Him Ensemble, Step Squad, Q-Unit Break Dancers, Multicultural Events Committee, QUAD Quinnipiac University After Dark, Community Action Project, Student Programming Board, Greek Leadership Councils, Interfraternity Council, QU Democrats, QU Republicans, United Nations Association, Women Involved in Supporting Humanity, Quinnipiac Running Club, clubs that support invididual majors, Habitat for Humanity, Rotary Club, Alpha Phi Omega, SIFE Students Involved in Free Enterprise, Quinnipiac Snow Club, Martial Arts Club, SADD |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jack MacDonald,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Tracey Flynn,
Associate Athletic Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
Navy and Gold |
| School mascot: |
Bobcats |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
21 Division I teams for men and women: ECAC-Men's and Women's Ice Hockey); Great Western League in Men's Lacrosse; Northeast Conference NEC- all other sports |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's ice hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's field hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's ice hockey | yes | |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
10% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
30% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Varsity field for men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, baseball field, softball field, Northford Ice Pavilion (men's and women's ice hockey), varsity field hockey field, varsity tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), recreation center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball (m,w, coed), bowling (co), indoor soccer (m,w), volleyball (m,w,c), softball (m,w,c), mixed doubles tennis, frisbee golf (co), flag football(m,w,), soccer (co), field hockey, tennis tournament (m,w), ultimate frisbee (co), |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Bradley Airport, Hartford, CT (30 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
JFK or LGA airports, New York (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
New Haven (8 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
New Haven (8 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
20% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
32% immediately, 6% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Boston University (MA);Quinnipiac University (CT);Roger Williams University (RI);University of Connecticut (CT) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
82% within six months of graduation, 84% within one year of graduation, 92% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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ESPN, Americorp, Deloitte and Touche, Merrill Lynch, The Travelers, MTV, Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging, CNN, Elementary and High Schools in several states, CBS, NBC, ABC stations and affiliates |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Murray Lender, Lender's Bagels
Bill Weldon, CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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