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Class of 2026 Profile

Our first-year students represent dozens of states throughout the United States and countries around the world. They bring numerous interests, hobbies and experiences to Quinnipiac, which enhances our entire community.

Class of 2026 profile

Applications

  • Total applicants: 18,668
  • Enrolling first-year students: 1,605
  • Enrolling transfer students: 200

Composition

  • Female: 969
  • Male: 636
  • American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African-American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic: 12%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Two or more races: 2.8%
  • Unknown/Not Reported: 1.6%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Underrepresented Minority: 21.4%
  • International Students: 1.9%

GPA and test scores

  • Average GPA: 3.54
  • Average SAT score: 1206

Geographic distribution:

  • Number of states/territories represented: 31
  • Connecticut: 30.3%
  • Massachusetts: 16.1%
  • New York: 24.3%
  • New Jersey: 13.1%
  • ME, NH, VT, RI: 8.3%
  • MD, OH, PA, DC, DE, VA: 2.6%
  • All other states: 3.1%
  • Number of countries of residence: 20