Fairfield 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Fairfield University was $44,723. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Fairfield

Fairfield net price calculator

$44,723

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Connecticut and nationwide.

Connecticut's average	$13,638
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Fairfield for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$44,723	$1,550 (4%)	$31,018	$27,835	$30,683	$35,585	$47,358
2021	$43,173	$3,627 (9%)	$21,044	$21,807	$25,929	$30,670	$40,878
2020	$39,546	$245	$30,100	$28,553	$29,699	$33,523	$43,238
2019	$39,791	$1,992 (5%)	$29,266	$29,990	$32,251	$33,298	$44,325
2018	$37,799	$728 (2%)	$20,350	$25,839	$31,827	$35,864	$42,119
2017	$38,527	$1,929 (5%)	$25,444	$26,620	$34,414	$35,789	$42,001
2016	$36,598	$657 (2%)	$25,428	$28,835	$32,111	$33,451	$40,544
2015	$37,255	$402 (1%)	$27,433	$28,601	$32,637	$34,298	$42,223
2014	$36,853	--	$25,579	$26,975	$30,489	$33,287	$40,974

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Fairfield University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$71,860	$2,630 (4%)	$52,870	$17,840	$1,150
2021	$69,230	$1,370 (2%)	$51,325	$16,755	$1,150
2020	$67,860	$1,920 (3%)	$49,830	$16,880	$1,150
2019	$65,940	$1,615 (3%)	$48,350	$16,440	$1,150
2018	$64,325	$1,585 (3%)	$47,165	$16,010	$1,150
2017	$62,740	$1,465 (2%)	$46,000	$15,590	$1,150
2016	$61,275	$1,435 (2%)	$44,875	$15,250	$1,150
2015	$59,840	$1,530 (3%)	$43,770	$14,920	$1,150
2014	$58,310	$1,190 (2%)	$42,920	$14,240	$1,150
2013	$57,120	--	$41,690	$14,280	$1,150

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Fairfield provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,467 dormitories available to its students at $9,850 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Fairfield is $1,094 per month.
Does Fairfield provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Fairfield for one academic year is $6,260, which works out to $696 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Fairfield estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,150.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Fairfield estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,730

If living off-campus, with family: $2,280

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,730
How much is Fairfield application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Fairfield offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Fairfield University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$800	$923
For out-of-state students	$800	$923

Housing and Meal

Fairfield University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Fairfield University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,260	$9,850	N/A	3,467
2021	$5,825	$9,200	N/A	3,365
2020	$5,870	$9,280	N/A	3,277
2019	$5,700	$9,010	N/A	3,159
2018	$5,530	$8,750	N/A	2,940
2017	$5,370	$8,490	N/A	2,935
2016	$5,240	$8,280	N/A	2,914

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Fairfield University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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