Fairfield University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fairfield, CT
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#5 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,864

Location Fairfield, Connecticut
Website fairfield.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#129

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Fairfield University is a private Jesuit institution situated on a 200-acre campus along Connecticut's coastal region, approximately 60 miles from New York City. Founded in 1942, the university features a mix of traditional collegiate Gothic and modern architecture, with views of Long Island Sound from several campus locations. The university operates under the Jesuit educational model, emphasizing liberal arts education alongside professional programs, with notable strengths in business, nursing, engineering, and communications. The campus is primarily residential, with most undergraduate students living in traditional dormitories or suite-style housing across campus. Fairfield competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Stags, participating in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Fairfield University is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Fairfield University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#129
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#105
Best Colleges in Connecticut

#6
Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

#5
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#525
Best Value Colleges in Connecticut

#10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1260/1390
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/32
GPA 3.67

Acceptance Rate

33.3%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 23.7%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$58,350

Costs for Fairfield University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$58,350
Books and Supplies		$1,175
Other Fees		$900
Room and Board		$19,838
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,005
Total One Year Cost		$82,268

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$77,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

82% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Fairfield University are Business, Social Sciences, and Health Professions. 34% of students major in Business, 14% in Social Sciences, and 11% in Health Professions.