Fairfield University
tuition & fees
$54,455
graduate tuition & fees
$20,149
acceptance rate
56%
Student Population
5,826
online students
261
Number of Programs
129
Financial Aid Amount
$24,742
SAT Scores
1,305
Graduation Rate
84%
Fairfield University is a Private, 4 years college located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield ranked 6th in Connecticut Colleges and 3rd in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 5,826 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Fairfield's acceptance rate is 55.81% last year (undergraduate school).
Fairfield University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Fairfield University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 |
| Phone | 203-254-4000 |
| WEB | fairfield.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | fairfield.edu/admissionaid/undergraduateadmission/ |
| Online Application | commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | fairfield.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid-and-tuition/ |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/app/fairfield |
| Veterans Tuition | fairfield.edu/admissionaid/undergraduateadmission/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.fairfield.edu/about-fairfield/university-profile/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://fairfield.edu/undergraduate/academics/resources/academic-and-career-development-center/accessibility/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Fairfield University is 55.81% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.76%. The application fees are $60 for undergraduate programs and $65 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55.81 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.76 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
Tuition & Fees
Fairfield's 2023 tuition & fees is $54,455 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.00% compared to the last year's rate ($52,870).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $20,149. The graduate tuition increased by 3.34% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $54,455 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $20,149 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 5,826 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 261 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fairfield has 4,603 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,223 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,826 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,603 |
| Graduate Students | 1,223 |
| Online Enrollment | 261 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
Fairfield offers 129 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 129 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Fairfield
| Number of programs | 129 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |