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Fairfield University

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$46,065Avg. Net Price
82%Grad Rate
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Fine with Drinking75%
Working Out75%
Baseball/Softball50%
Christian50%
Coffee50%
Cooking/Baking50%
Extrovert50%
Fine with Smoking50%
Fishing50%
Night Owl50%

Popular Majors

What Fairfield students on MeetYourClass are studying

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Criminal Justice

25%

02

Marketing

25%

03

Marriage and Family Therapy

25%

04

Undecided

25%

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Fairfield University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is Fairfield's enrollment deposit?

Fairfield University requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

Fairfield University is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

5.00%

Fairfield University is in the top 5.00% of colleges in the state of Connecticut for deposit cost. 4.55% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

22.10%

Fairfield University is in the top 22.10% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% of private colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Fairfield University educates a diverse community of 6,019 students, with 4,757 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,262 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

6,019


Total Undergraduates

4,757

Total Graduates

1,262


Full-Time vs Part-Time

87% Full-Time

13% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Fairfield University has a 52% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Fairfield University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1310


Acceptance Rate

52%


Application Fee

$60

How Do I Apply to Fairfield University?

You can apply to Fairfield University by going to the official application page and paying the $60 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

26%

Total Score

400

1600

12401370

Reading and Writing

200

800

620680

Math

200

800

620690

ACT

Students submitting ACT

7%

Composite Score

0

36

2831

English

0

36

00

Math

0

36

00

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Location

Located in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Fairfield


County

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region


State

Connecticut


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

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About

Fairfield University features a student-focused approach with a 12 : 1 student-faculty ratio, Roman Catholic values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 : 1


Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Fairfield University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $46,065 with 90% of students receiving financial assistance including 6% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$46,065


Received Aid

90%


Pell Recipients

6%


Tuition

$28,180 In-State

$28,180 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Fairfield University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 15% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
2,016 (42%)
Women
2,741 (58%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
83 (2%)
18-19
2,348 (49%)
20-21
2,038 (43%)
22-24
234 (5%)
Over 25
54 (1%)

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Outcomes

Fairfield University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 82% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

82%

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