Quinnipiac University Top Questions

Describe the students at your school.

Alexa

Most Quinnipiac students are from New Jersey, New York, Long Island, Massachussetts, and Connecticut. Alot of students here want to get a reputable job and make alot of money. Speaking for myself and my roomates, we all pretty much dress the same and shop at the same stores: Abercrombie, Express, Urban Outfitters, Forever21, etc. This year we were placed with two random roommates, one being African American. I have never been friends with an African American before, and I didnt have any prejudices or negative feelings towards her. She is one of my best friends at Quinnipiac.

kristen

I think that students on the Quinnipiac campus vary greatly from person to person. In other words, there are some people that interact with all different groups of people, while others stick by their close friends. For example, I know that although I am part of a sorority on campus, I do also socialize with other members of Greek life, as well as many people outside of Greek life. I know students from all different groups and all different ages. As for what most students wear to class, I would have to say that the stereotypical outfit for girls in the fall is a North Face fleece and a pair of Uggs.

Kelly

There is no diversity here on campus. Many people do have to have a decent amount of money to go here. It's overpriced by so much. Most people in my major wear our clinical clothes to class (that we have to pay for) but its required for clinical hours that we be properly dressed. Most students are from NY (long island and staten island are a common ground to come from) as well as NJ or even CT. There are many people who come from very wealthy families. There are a lot of ways to get involved and mostly all of my friends are involved in more than one activity. No one talks about what they will earn in life, but the PT students are very cocky.

Sarah

Everyone seems to wear the same things at QU - leggings, UGGS, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Also, most people seem to be from LI, NJ, CT or Mass. Aside from that, almost everyone is really friendly and easy to get along with

MacKenzie

The student body is pretty diverse. Although the stereotypes about Quinnipiac students are mostly true, there are other people out there exactly like you. I play field hockey here at Quinnipiac and my teammates are pretty awesome. Unlike most of the girls here at Quinnipiac we're unique and have that opportunity to share our athletic skills and talents with each other, plus we're all the best of friends. Also, if you're really lucky you will meet some pretty great roommmates that will be your friends for life.

Stephen

Good

Alyssa

Quinnipiac's student body does lack diversity, but the ratio of those minority students has been growing and that can be seen on campus. Everyone I have met at Quinnipiac is especially friendly and I have never seen and conflict because of racial or socio-economic issues. I think it is a common misconception that everyone from Quinnipiac is "rich." Being that the school is so expensive the students obviously need money to afford it, but that doesn't mean everyone is driving a mercedes.

Nicole

The type of students that would feel out of place would be African Americans. Our campus consists of students who are mostly white. There are African Americans on campus, but they only make up a small percentage.

Jessica

Most of the students are white.

Sarah

most students are from the tri-state area, but there are some from other places such as vt., maine, illinios, and even alaska. most people here have money and are active in some part of the school.

Emily

You get a mix of students. There are the ones who come to college, for the college experience of going to classes and being social on the weekends and then you have the students that are really driven. I would say that most of the students on campus are involved in at least one club or organization if not multiple. The students leaders on the campus definatly make is welcome for the new incoming students in the fall and spring. There are people from about 24 states (not to list facts) but 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students are from outside of CT.

Arielle

Most quinnipiac students are from the North East and all different types of students interact.

Rebecca

Many kinds do not really dress up to class either sweats or jeans. I think everyone interacts pretty well together and is open to meeting all different types of people. I feel that most students are from the North East areas. I feel there is most students that are from a middle class to upper class family. I dont feel that students are too much up to date with the politcs that are occuring.

Colleen

I haven't personally experienced anything too extreme, but it is embarrassing being a part of the student body when our school is on TV for having racial slurs and words written on hallways etc. It's not flattering at all at that point because its a reflection on our entire school. A minority student would definitely feel out of place at our school and anyone who is not "preppy" would also feel a little out of place, in my opinion.

Brianne

I think that a student who is of color may feel out of place simply because Quinnipiac is majority white.

Sasha

i like the student body for the most part, groups stay with groups tho, and honestly i hate getting dressed up but i feel as though i have to because the girls in my 8ams are usually all showered and pretty

Allie

Most of the Quinnipiac students are from the tri state area with a few more coming from the rest of New England. The population of students from Long Island is huge. Most are from higher income families and they are often white and politocally apathetic. We have, over the years, tried to make our student body more diverse but they are slowly making that change.

Emma

I have a wide range of friends at Quinnipiac some in my race and economic class (white, upper-middle class) and others of different races and different economic standings but I have met a wide range of both. I honestly do not know that any student would feel out of place at Quinnipiac because there really is a place, a group, a club for everyone's interests and lifestyles. Most Quinnipiac Students are from New England, New Jersey, or New York but I have had classes with students from Oregon, Virginia and California as well. The most prevelant financial backround is upper-middle class. Most students wear sweats to class if not sweats then jeans and a t-shirt. If four tables of students were in the dining hall, one might be people in greek life, one might be people in student government, and the other two would be two tables of roommates. But everyone interacts, everyone is very friendly regardless of what organizations you belong to or who you hang out with. Especially with the presidential election coming up most students are politically aware and are center leaning towards left as most of our generation is.

Kelly

Most people that go here are from new jersey, new york, connecticut or massachusets. It does cost a lot to go here, but that doesn't mean that you have to be rich to come here. There is little diversity on campus, which sucks, and we're not politically aware or active despite our major role in polling. I feel like a typical "nice" person struggles here because of the general Northeast snobby attitude, but there are some really down to earth great people if you know where to find them (by joining the "right" organizations and getting involved, etc.).

Dale

I think our student body sends off a great sense of community.

Jacque

Most students get very dressed up to go to class, but you'll always find people in sweats or their PJ's when they have 8am class. Most of quinnipiac students are from the New England area, NY or NJ.

Dana

I think QU pushes diversity way too much...it almost feels forced and ridiculous because appearance-wise, our school isn't diverse, but personality-wise it most definitely is. All of the diversity programs have actually turned me off from participating because I feel like they are soooo serious. QU students are from the northeast...ny nj mass ct ri nh vermont penn. Most have well-off families (because seriously, we all know QU is expensive). I think QU is becoming more politically aware, especially since the development of QU Democrats/Republicans and this current election. If I had to choose I'd say they are left. I bet every college student dreams of making a great, rich salary one day. Here they certainly do.

Sarah

I feel tha most students are the same on the campus with the exception of a few. The majority of students that attend Quinnipiac are from the same backgrounds. Although, the campus has been making a great effort to have its student body recognize diversity. The students that would feel out of place would be people that are not used to the preppy suburban life. Most students were sweatshirts and jeans to class, while others dress up nicer. And I feel that there are VERY few students who are politically aware.

Lauryn

There are a lot of great people here, but also a lot of not so great people. I dont think it's different then any other college campus. You have the good and the bad. There are a general mix of different types of people, but a lot greater of a population of white people from suberbia. They are working very hard on diversifying this campus though, and doing a good job.

Nicole

Yes different students interact. Although the diversity on campus is at a mininmum, all enthnicities seem to bond and interract on a daily basis.

Anida

needs more diversity

Christine

Most girls get dressed up for class. There are few sweatpants and t-shirts girls at Quinnipiac. They are always wearing makeup and have their hair done at the very minimum. Most guys don't care and are just in whatever clothes they feel like. Most students at QU seem to ve highly liberal, which doesn't surprise me since most are from New Jersey or New York and come from wealthy families which typically are liberal. There has been a lot of racial issues on campus where students of ethnic backgrounds have had graffiti written on their dorms. There is a predominately white population at Quinnipiac.

avery

I work with law students. A lot of them are politically aware/active. It's the undergraduates that fit the stereotype of being spoiled and conformist more. I don't think different types of students interact at times. A student from another country started at my job and he told me that he did not feel comfortable speaking with the other students. He told me that they would even make jokes at his expense, assuming that he would not understand.

James

I don't like a lot of the students here, they are really rich and just not very fun to be with, they only want to drink.

Caroline

Quinnipiac has little diversity. Sometimes this is really frustrating because people are naive to the outside world. I think if you're really into politics, and protests I don't think Quinnipiac is the place for you. Most students wear nice clothes to class, but it isn't strange to see kids wearing gym clothes either. You can tell who the athletes are because they generally wear their Bobcat gear. If i had to describe the groups at the Q it'd go like this: The tan, juicy BCBG wearing girls: they're really nice, but all look the same. Sometimes a bit loud. The sweatpants, caf candy bag holding library group: they're usually PT majors, GOD BLESS THEM. The jocks: all QU athletes, great athletes, great students. The randoms: The inbetweeners. Dress nice, smart, non athletes. Most of the Quinnipiac population has a background of money, not everyone though. It is said that Quinnipiac gives little financial aid. Students are for the most part not politically aware or active.

Jess

This school is mostly white middle to upper class demographics. Most of the student body comes from Long Island, Massachsetts, and New Jersey...there is not too much diversity in where people come from. With that said, a good majority of the student body adopts much of the same style in dress and taste in music. I wouldn't say that Quinnipiac is the most friendly campus in the world, but people generally like to have fun, and getting a conversation started in class with others students is usually pretty easy. I have found that very few students who go to quinnipiac actually date other peopl from quinnipiac. Generally speaking, most students date people who go to other schools or people that they know from home. This is not a very politically involved campus, but there are small groups of people who are trying to make a big impression and I think in the years to come it will become a more aware campus. Students are generally dedicated students, who want to make alot of money someday and alot of students seem to have business connections in the real world already. Pretty much a conformist community though, and while there are alot of clubs none of them have a large amount of students in them.

stefani

QU students are not at all politically active from what I've seen, but in class their tendencies seem to be a little more conservative than liberal. If you ask them to think outside their comfort zone, then they might not agree with what you are saying. QU students are pretty much surrounded with people exactly like themselves, so there is not a lot of diversity. However - that seems to be changing.

Amanda

there have been some racial issues that have confronted quinnipiac's student body, and there has been some problems that have arisen in reference to how the administration has handled these problems, but they have been resolved and people get on with their lives. though the student body is not racially diverse, i am friends with many people who are different than me and come from many different socioeconomic, religious, and geographic backgrounds. most qu students come from the northeast and mostly come from financially stable families. there are some politically aware students, and there are many political groups that are prevalent on campus. students mostly focus on now and not how much money they will make in the future.

Brett

A lot of Quinnipiac students are wealthy, drive nice cars, and have nice clothes. The rumors are true. But not all. There are plenty of students who are working their way through school, or taking out loans. And they aren't "outcasts" because of that. There isn't a lot of diversity, though... but again, if you visit most private universities in the Northeast, you're going to run into this problem. So I don't think Quinnipiac is different from any other school. That's not to say that diversity isn't welcome. Quinnipiac students are good kids. Most Quinnipiac students come from the Northeast, especially New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. But there are students from all over, too. In terms of politics, it's not huge at Quinnipiac. This isn't the type of school where you're going to see a rally on the quad.

Cassie

There is no diversity at Quinnipiac really, but I think that is what draws in more of the typical student. Religion is not a being deal here, but there is a large Jewish population. Most students come from Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey or Massachusetts. Any other student is usually here on a sports scholarship if they are not from these areas.

Ally

Quinnipiac's student body is farily homogeneous. It's mostly caucasian, with your fare share of minorities, with a few more coming every year. There are plenty of groups on campus relating to race, religion and sexual prefrence. students wear what they feel like wearing to class. Some wear sweats, hoodies and Uggs all the time, where as others wear Jeans, a polo and flip-flops. Everyone here has their own style, and is very accepting of one another. Most students at quinnipiac are from Northeast states, mainly New York, New Jersey, Mass., Conn., and other New England States. There are also a few from California and other midwest states.

Mike

When it comes to diversity, you might hear that QU has none. Which I will say is far from the truth. Sure the school is mostly white, but not entirely. There are people hear from tons of different backgrounds and lifestyles. Their are many student diversity groups on campus that put on many events every year. Most students I would say are from New Jersey, Long Island/New York, and most of New england, but you will find people here from lots of other places than just the northeast.

Amanda

I believe that there are very few minorities on this campus and I believe that there are also very few groups on this campus as well. I don't believe that anyone would feel left out at Quinnipiac because all of the students try to let everyone in no matter what background they are from. Most students wear normal, every day clothes to class. There are few people who dress in sweatpants and comfortably to class. There are 4 tables in the dining hall and I would say that one of those tables is full of athletes (whether it be boys from the baseball/lacrosse/hockey team or girls from the softball/field hockey/ice hockey teams). Another table would be filled with girls from a sorority mixed with some boys from a fraternity talking together. Another table would be seated with just a few students (1-2) sitting quietly and talking amongst themselves. The last table would be filled with a couple of professors sitting down and talking to each other while eating heir food. I believe that most Quinnipiac students are from New York and New Jersey. I don't believe that students are very politically aware/active and that they don't really talk about it either. I also don't believe that students talk about how much they'll earn one day unless they are just talking about it so they can get through their classes one day at a time. Finally, I believe that many students are from a rather rich family, but a little less than half are definitely struggling to pay for school and are going to have a lot of loans to pay off in the end.

Amanda

Quinnipiac is 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} WHITE, upper class,from the northeast. NY, NJ, CT, MA are the four main states everyone is from. Half of them being from Long island. Most students get dressed for class. But by dressed i mean sweatpants..we're not the type of university that people go to class in their slippers.

Erin

There is definately some racial problems at the school - as seen in the racial incidents this year and last. But I believe it has gotten better. Our school is bouncing back, and our PR team at school is phenomenal at covering up incidents anyways. Four tables in the dining hall? They would all be relatively the same, unless its dinner time or inbetween a 5-6:15 and a 6:30-9:10 then everyone is so crammed in it just looks like 500 kids sitting on top of eachother. Students definately discuss money, whether it be their parents or their own. Money to be earned one day is definately on alot of peoples minds - but can you blame them?

Mike

Everyone at QU is pretty much like every other college student. Some of the students look like they are straight off the runway. Ya know, like they might be snobs. It can be kind of intimidating at first. But I haven't met anyone who isn't nice here. Everyone really cares about each other. This isn't like high school at all where the pretty girls wouldn't talk to the ugly girls. THOSE pretty girls don't go here. The pretty girls in high school that were nice to the ugly girls are the ones that go here. In the cafe you will see at least one table filled with some sports team all eating together. There will probably be another table with just one kid studying frantically on his own.

Lane

The campus isn't really all that diverse. Religiously, there is a variance, but ethnically and racially, the campus is predominantly caucasion. The financial background is primarily upper-middle class, the school is private, the tuition is high. Politically, the campus is quiet. There are those who participate in politics, but many don't even know who's in what party, or what they are running for.

Katie

Students in a lower class may feel out of place due to the expensive clothing/bags and shoes people wear to class and the expensive things they have. Most students wear sweatshirts and jeans to class, but some choose to dress up/down from that. Most students are from jersey/new york. The upper class background is highly prevalent here and students are not at all politically aware nor active.

Christina

my experince is fine- no student should feel out of place- sweats/pj's - yes- N/A- north east mostly NJ Long Island & Mass- mix of upper class to middle class- NO- they dont care- N/A

Mike

Honestly, I was nervous about coming to Quinnipiac up until I actually got here. For my entire life I've always been more interested in the arts rather than in athletics or even academics, and music is the one thing I am most passionate about. Of course, given the stereotypes of the school, I was concerned that I wouldn't find any like-minded individuals, and instead be caught up in a wave of fake tans, Hollister logos, and overall intellectually dull people. Fortunately, I found that the Quinnipiac student body may not be ethnically diverse, but there are a lot of people with a lot of different interests. Student-run clubs and organizations are great places to meet these sorts of people. However, as previously mentioned, Quinnipiac isn't very ethnically diverse. The student body is predominantly Caucasian and from the northeast, usually Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York. Most students are from an upper-middle-class background, meaning that given the school's high tuition price, a lot of the kids come from money. This isn't to say they're stuck up in any way, just expect to see a lot of designer clothes. Quinnipiac is infamous for its political apathy, despite its Political Science major program, but this isn't entirely the fault of the students. Because the school is private, University rule is law, and any sort of peaceful assembly is illegal. However, there are still political clubs and pockets of politically active students, they're just discouragingly difficult to find.

Cameron

What kind of student would feel out of place at Quinnipiac? - Anyone who did not grow up in a suburb full of mid to upper middle-class white kids outside of Boston, Long Island, NYC, or Trenton. What are your experiences with racial, religious, LGBT, socio-economic, and/or other groups on campus? - Latent racism is visible with the slightest pinch, but only exavcerbated it seems whenever the community attempts to diffuse/deny it.

Sallie

Almost everyone from that school has come from NY, NJ, CT and Long Island. Long Island is a whole world unto itself.

Danielle

i think students of minority students, mostly african american would feel very out of place on a campus like ours. between our campus being mostly white, the racial issues that have gone at this campus definitely put a negative spin on our welcoming campus. i think different students do interact, but its harder to really see it because alot of us do come from the same ethnic backrounds. in the dining hall..its usually a table of sorority girls, roommates who all look exactly alike, jocks and usually a table of STAR people. people sit according to who they are comfortable with. its like high school. most qu students are from ny, long island, pennsylvania, new jersey and mass. the most prevalent financial status is upper class. students on this campus are not that much politically aware as we should be, especially with the election coming up.

Torry

Wear to class: Sweatpants, people get confused if you have a skirt on. 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} from CT, lots from Mass, Jersey, New York. Majority from New England / Northeast. Upper middle class.

katie

I think most people here are the same. There are many people who are different, and if you join clubs that you're intereseted, youll find pretty cool people that are very like you.