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Fairfield University

Tuition
56,360
Students
6,611
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

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

Students Enrolled

6,611

Graduation Rate

84%

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic


Admissions

Acceptance Rate44.98%

Apply

15,463

Accepted

6,956

Attend

1,436

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$65

Test Scores

Sat Range

1240 - 1380

Act Range

29 - 32

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$56,360

Out-of-State

$56,360

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,381

State/Local Grants

$4,074

Institutional/Scholarships

$25,486

Graduate

In-State

$20,740

Out-of-State

$20,740

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$28,191

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$17,400

Books & Supplies

$1,175

Personal Expenses

$2,005

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

8

Average Assistance

$5,340

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate84%

Student Faculty Ratio16:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Finance, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Accounting
  • Psychology, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Accounting
  • Business Statistics
  • Creative Writing
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Student Body

Students Enrolled6,611

Undergraduate

5,028

Graduate

1,583

Full-Time

88%

Part-Time

12%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Field Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes