Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut just outside of New York City. Founded in 1942, the university is grounded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition, offering more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students a rigorous academic experience informed by the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development of its students. The university’s main campus consists of more than 30 buildings, including two residence halls, two libraries, a performing arts center, a sports complex, and a student center. The campus also boasts more than 30 acres of outdoor greenspace, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and education. In addition to academic programs, Fairfield also has a thriving athletics program that competes in the NCAA Division I. With over 70 student clubs, activities, and organizations, Fairfield provides a vibrant student life for all who choose to attend.
- Address: 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
- Phone: (203) 254-4000
- Website: fairfield.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 5,513
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $60
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $51,325 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Room & Board | $15,025 |
| Other | $1,730 |
| Total Cost | $69,230 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 56%
- SAT Range: 1190 – 1340
- ACT Range: 27 – 30
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Finance, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Accounting
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 97%
- Part-time: 3%
Student Gender
- Male: 39%
- Female: 61%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 3%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 75%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 99%
- 25 and Over: 1%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 20%
- Out-of-State: 80%
- Unknown: 0%