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Overview |
Fairfield University | |||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 6,289 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | fairfield.edu | |||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,510 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,510 | |||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $47,630 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,877 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 15,463 | |||
| Admitted | 6,956 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | |||
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| % Men | 7% | |||
| % Women | 14% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 76% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 7% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 8% |
Students |
Fairfield University | |||
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| % In-State | 15% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | |||
Campus |
Fairfield University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/