Fairfield University
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$50,550
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About Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Fairfield, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,354, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $50,550.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
56% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards92% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1190-1340
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
36%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Hispanic
8%
Unknown
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
8% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
1,971
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 3% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $50,550 | $50,550 |
Graduate | $19,152 | $19,152 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,150 |
On-campus room and board | $15,610 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,730 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,025 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,730 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,280 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $69,040 | $69,040 |
Off-campus without family | $68,455 | $68,455 |
Off-campus with family | $53,980 | $53,980 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
8%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
8%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$57k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology and Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
21Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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