Fairfield University
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 254-4000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
4,933 (4,084 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
71% / 29%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
41% / 59%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
79% / 21%
- In-State / Out-of-State
24% / 76%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$37,490
- Room & Board$11,270
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
86%
- Average Financial Aid Package$27,488
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$32,857
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants8,732
- Students Admitted
5,157
(59%)
- Students Enrolled899
(10%)
- Average High School GPA3.41
- Students in top 10% of HS Class38%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-610
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
540-630
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
540-630
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-27
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Education, Other
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Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Nurse Anesthetist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Neuroscience
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Social sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious Education
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants8,732
- Students Admitted
5,157
(59%)
- Students Enrolled899
(10%)
- Average High School GPA3.41
- Students in top 10% of HS Class38%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class76%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class98%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-610
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
540-630
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
540-630
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-27
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline01/15
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$37,490
- Room & Board$11,270
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid86%
- Average Financial Aid Package$27,488
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$32,857
- Federal Grants22%$2,611
- Pell Grants12%$3,084
- Other Federal Grants22%$900
- State & Local Grants4%$1,810
- Institutional Grants59%$17,440
- Federal Loans46%$7,145
- Non-Federal Loans9%$18,717
Questions, Answers and Advice
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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