Quinnipiac University nursing

Hamden, Connecticut · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 96% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 96%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
BS
Hamden96% (2025)
Board source
RN, bachelor’s degree
Accelerated
Hamden84% (2025)
Board source

The Connecticut board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

2014: 1252015: 1682016: 2172017: 3162018: 2512019: 3252020: 3172021: 3482022: 3762023: 3732024: 38112520143812024
Nursing completions at Quinnipiac University by year, IPEDS. Up 205% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014125
2015168
2016217
2017316
2018251
2019325
2020317
2021348
2022376
2023373
2024381
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree278
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice52
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Master's degree23
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree16
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803Master's degree12

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2028
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2028
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2028

From Quinnipiac University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)”

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Simulation

“Ability to practice in state-of-the-art facilities , such as the Simulation Laboratory , where students and faculty have access to a fully-equipped practice space designed to put classroom knowledge into action”

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Clinical placements

“The number of clinical affiliations where our students gain practical experience, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and other health care settings.”

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