Fairfield University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fairfield, CT

$50,550

Avg tuition

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About Fairfield University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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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92% 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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82% 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.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1190-1340

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

36%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

75%

Hispanic

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Black

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Science, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
	Journalism, Other
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Education, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
7	Engineering
	Industrial Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Software Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Creative Writing
9	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
	Italian Language and Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nurse Anesthetist
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Nursing Practice
	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
12	History
	History, General
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
	General Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Financial Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Industrial and Organizational Psychology
	School Psychology
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
20	Social Sciences
	Economics, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
	Sociology and Anthropology
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other

Fairfield University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Fairfield University

Rankings

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.

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. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

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. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

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.

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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards