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Fairfield University

Fairfield University is a medium, private institution located in Fairfield, ct. Fairfield University offers undergraduate degrees in 104 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,706 undergraduates
cost $54,455 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Fairfield University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 52.2%
SAT score average 1325
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Fairfield University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Marketing
Accounting and Related Services
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $54,455
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,750
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $1,730
Cost of attendance* $74,085
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $74,085 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $54,455
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,750
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $1,730
Cost of attendance* $74,085
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $74,085 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Fairfield University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,706, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

N/A

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
phone N/A
address fairfield.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Fairfield University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Fairfield University?

Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, ct.

What is the acceptance rate at Fairfield University? 

The acceptance rate for Fairfield University is 52%.

What’s the average GPA for Fairfield University?

The average high school GPA for Fairfield University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Fairfield University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Fairfield University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $296,340.

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