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Fairfield University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Connecticut

Fairfield University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
33.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹54,80,932Out-of-state
Students
5,373Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Fairfield University is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In the fall of 2024, the university had about 5,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges and, since 2023, associate degrees.

Admissions planning estimate

33.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 11.7%–54.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 44.98%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 45% (6,956/15,463; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

33 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 18,509
Offered a place 6,162
Enrolled 1,461

23.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1260-1390
4001600
ACT composite29-32
136

What a year costs

₹74,54,725 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹54,80,932
  • Housing₹18,63,423
  • Books & supplies₹1,10,370
Sticker price ₹74,54,725
After aid (average) ₹45,17,659

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹54,80,932
Out-of-state ₹54,80,932

Average aid awarded: ₹28,21,623 a year.

Outcomes and support

91.3%
Retention
84.3%
Graduation
35%
Get financial aid
87%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 79.3%
Hispanic 8.9%
Unknown 4.7%
Multiracial 2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Native American 0%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days
  3. Early decision II 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  4. Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days

7 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate33.29%
Total Applicants18509
Admitted Applicants6162
Enrolled Applicants1461
Application Fee₹5,636
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Early Decision Date2026-11-15
Early Decision II Date2027-01-15
Regular Decision Date2027-01-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1260
SAT Composite 75th %1390
ACT Composite 25th %29
ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹54,80,932
Out-of-State Tuition₹54,80,932
Average Housing Cost₹18,63,423
Books & Supplies₹1,10,370
Average Net Price₹45,17,659
Students Receiving Aid35%
Average Aid Awarded₹28,21,623
Out-of-State Students87%

Student Body Diversity

African American1.3%
Asian1.75%
Hispanic8.88%
White79.29%
Multiracial2.03%
Native American0.02%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International1.94%
Unknown Race4.73%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate84.3%
Retention Rate91.29%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates5373

Contact

Street Address1073 N Benson Rd
ZIP Code06824
Phone(203) 254-4100
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/