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Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational university with 5,600 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. Consistently ranked among the best universities by U.S. News & World Report, Quinnipiac (pronounced KWIN-uh-pe-ack) offers 52 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate programs plus the JD program.

Located next to the picturesque Sleeping Giant Mountain in Hamden, Conn., 90 minutes from New York City and two hours from Boston, Quinnipiac’s campus is an architectural gallery of modern brick buildings and sweeping lawns. Our remarkable facilities include the Terry W. Goodwin '67 Financial Technology Center and a fully digital high-definition broadcast studio. We’re also home to the nationally renowned Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

At the heart of Quinnipiac is our commitment to teaching and collaboration. Quinnipiac fosters partnerships among students and with faculty; we are a spirited, welcoming campus. We look forward to seeing you. Come visit.

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Angela Walker,

assistant professor of psychology

"What drew me to Quinnipiac is its focus on students and the community. My undergraduate experience was very much like that of Quinnipiac students. I was challenged by professors who cared."

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Across the U.S. and around the world, Quinnipiac alumni teach, engage in research, lead and provide expert care.

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