Fairfield University
tuition & fees
$58,400
graduate tuition & fees
$21,448
acceptance rate
33%
Student Population
6,864
online students
556
Number of Programs
152
Financial Aid Amount
$26,572
SAT Scores
1,320
Graduation Rate
84%
Fairfield University is a Private, 4 years college located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield ranked 69th in National Universities and 3rd in Connecticut Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 6,864 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 - research/scholarship and professional practice. Fairfield's acceptance rate is 33.29% 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 | https://www.fairfield.edu/admission-and-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/explore/fairfield-university |
| Financial Aid | https://www.fairfield.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | collegepricecalculator.com/fairfielduniversity |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.fairfield.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid/veterans-benefits/ |
| Athletic | https://www.fairfield.edu/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.fairfield.edu/about/offices-and-departments/accessibility/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Fairfield University is 33.29% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.71%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 33.29 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.71 % |
Tuition & Fees
Fairfield's 2025 tuition & fees is $58,400 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.62% compared to the last year's rate ($56,360).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $21,448. The graduate tuition increased by 3.41% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $58,400 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $21,448 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,864 students have enrolled at Fairfield (2024-2025). Among them, 556 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fairfield has 5,391 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,473 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,864 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,391 |
| Graduate Students | 1,473 |
| Online Enrollment | 556 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Fairfield offers 152 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Fairfield
| Number of programs | 152 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | ✔ |