Fairfield University Admission Requirements
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Fairfield University Admission Overview
Fairfield University admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Connecticut. Last year Fairfield University admitted 33.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (A-) and SAT 1260-1390 / ACT 29-32. Fairfield University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fairfield University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Fairfield University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for Fairfield University
Acceptance Rate
The Fairfield University acceptance rate is 33.3%. Last year, 6,162 of 18,509 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Connecticut and the 119th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Fairfield University and can you get accepted?
Fairfield University is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Fairfield University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fairfield University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.67Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.67
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Fairfield University typically have around a 3.67 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Fairfield University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
25% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #7 in Connecticut for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Fairfield University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1260-1390Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
14%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 630
- Composite 1260
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 700
- Math 690
- Composite 1390
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Fairfield University typically score around a 1330 SAT (middle 50% 1260–1390) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. Fairfield University ranks #6 in the state of Connecticut and #171 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1260 to 1390
SAT policy
Fairfield University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fairfield University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
29-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 29
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Fairfield University typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 29–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Fairfield University places #6 among colleges in Connecticut and #128 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 29 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Fairfield University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
72% of Fairfield University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Fairfield University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Fairfield University is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Fairfield University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 33.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1260-1390); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129242.
GPA calculator: Fairfield University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026