Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In the fall of 2024, the university had about 5,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges and, since 2023, associate degrees.
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33%
Acceptance
$48,095
Net price
5,373
Enrollment
84%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
33%
Acceptance rate
1,335
SAT average
29
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$48,095
Average net price
$58,350
In-state tuition
$58,350
Out-of-state tuition
$19,838
Room & board
$1,175
Books & supplies
$76,074
Total cost of attendance
7%
Students receiving Pell grants
43%
Students with federal loans
$26,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$88,794
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$73,693
Median earnings (6 yrs)
84%
Graduation rate
91%
Retention rate
89%
Earn more than a HS grad
$15,558
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,373
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
17%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Fairfield University FAQ
Is Fairfield University a public or private school?
Fairfield University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fairfield, CT.
What is the acceptance rate at Fairfield University?
Fairfield University has an acceptance rate of 33%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Fairfield University cost?
The average annual net price at Fairfield University is $48,095 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $58,350.
What is the graduation rate at Fairfield University?
About 84% of students at Fairfield University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Fairfield University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Fairfield University students earn a median of $88,794 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fairfield University?
Admitted students at Fairfield University have an average SAT score of 1,335 and an ACT midpoint of 29. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Fairfield University?
Fairfield University enrolls about 5,373 students.
Campus
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