Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Fairfield University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Fairfield, CT.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Fairfield University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

33% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 18,509 applied, 6,162 accepted, and 1,461 enrolled in Fairfield.
611 men and 850 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,320 SAT, 30 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,320 and ACT score is 30. The SAT score of 1320 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total126013201390
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing630660700
Math630660690
ACT Score
Composite293032
Math000
English000
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $58,400 for undergraduate programs and $21,448 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.62% compared to last year at Fairfield University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

4,312 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $25,080.
For freshmen, 1,291 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $25,877.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 6,864 students enrolled Fairfield in 2025.
By gender, 2,778 men and 4,086 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,391 undergraduate and 1,473 graduate students.
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152 Major Programs

  • 57 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Fairfield is 84% and the transfer-out rate is 12%.
The retention rate is 91% for full-time and 91% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
84%
Transfer-out Rate
12%
Retention Rate
91%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 728 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Fairfield and the average faculty salary is $119,683. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 1,360 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $90,169.
Number of Faculties
728
Average Faculty Salary
$119,683
Number of Staffs
1,360
Average Staff Salary
$90,169

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Fairfield University is a member of Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).
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