Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
44%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,956 |
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| Declined | 8,507 |
| Total Received | 15,463 |
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Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a private four-year Jesuit Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Nursing, and the Arts. Its 200-acre campus is located in Fairfield, Connecticut—60 miles from New York City.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 6,289 |
| Established in | 1942 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
200-acre, suburban campus in Fairfield (population: 62,105), five miles from Bridgeport and 60 miles from New York City. Served by train; major airports serve Hartford and New York City; smaller airports serve New Haven and Westchester (20 miles); bus serves Bridgeport. School operates transportation to town center and Fairfield train station.
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT
06824
Fairfield University Experiences and Outcomes
Maria Betancur '24 | Dolan School of Business
Nolan Heffelfinger '26 | Global Fairfield
Kiersten Nicolosi '24 | Meditz College of Arts & Sciences
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| Application fee | $60 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
44%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,956 |
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| Declined | 8,507 |
| Total Received | 15,463 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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97%
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98%
$25,080
| Tuition | $56,360 |
| Housing | $10,700 |
| Food | $7,700 |
| Additional fees | $2,005 |
| Books & supplies | $1,175 |
| Total | $77,940 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $25,080 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $52,860 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,496,429 |
| State | $355,242 |
| Institutional | $47,497,849 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $50,349,520 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $33,740,753 |
| Other external | $1,645,237 |
| Total | $35,385,990 |
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basketball, cross-country, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, judo, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling
archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, boxing, cheerleading, corn hole, dance, dance ensemble, dance fusion, disc golf, dodgeball, fitness, flag football, floor hockey, Latin/Caribbean dance, pickleball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, spikeball, special Olympics, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, Zumba
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6,289
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24
Transfer applicants enrolled
0%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
60
Minimum transfers must complete
60
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 42 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Ireland Spain Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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