Fairfield University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Fairfield University has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.9%(3,932)
Hispanic
6.7%(331)
African American
1.3%(64)
Asian
2.1%(104)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
1.9%(94)
Unknown
8.0%(395)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment6,611
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Fairfield University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Fairfield University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.6%(2,141)
Women
57.4%(2,887)

Gender Statistics

Men2,141

32% of total enrollment

Women2,887

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Fairfield University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 92% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(74)
18-19
50.7%(2,518)
20-21
42.7%(2,123)
22-24
4.1%(204)
25+
1.0%(49)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(20)
22-24
33.9%(448)
25+
64.6%(853)

Age Diversity Insights

92%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Fairfield University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 15% in-state residents, 84% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
14.6%(209)
Out-of-State
84.3%(1,210)
International
1.1%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State209

15% of student body

Out-of-State1,210

84% of student body

International16

1% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age