Quinnipiac University is a private university located in Hamden, Connecticut. Founded in 1929, it is an independent institution that does not receive direct funding from state or federal governments as public universities do. Instead, it operates through tuition, donations, and private endowments.
The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across its eight schools and colleges. As a private institution, Quinnipiac has greater autonomy in curriculum design, admissions policies, and financial management compared to public universities, which are state-funded and subject to government regulations.
