Fairfield University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,467
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	56%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	84%

Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, Fairfield is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Fairfield University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Fairfield emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Fairfield boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

55.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,870

Cost of attendance at Fairfield University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,870

Cost of attendance at Fairfield University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Fairfield University received on average $24,501 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,501

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	84	8%	$5,149	$432,530
Other Federal Grant	84	8%	$6,152	$516,780
State Grant/Scholarships	17	2%	$3,699	$62,884
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,043	94%	$23,969	$24,999,235
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,044	94%	$24,501	$25,578,899

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fairfield University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fairfield University students is 83.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.8%.

83.9%

asian 70.0% 14 students
African American 71.4% 20 students
white 85.3% 652 students
unknown 83.8% 31 students
hispanic 87.0% 67 students
International Students 66.7% 12 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 14 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fairfield University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fairfield University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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