$47,140
$50,140
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details61%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,795 |
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| Declined | + 4,260 |
| Total Received | 11,055 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
| SAT | 3390 |
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| ACT | 0560 |
Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is a Jesuit, Catholic, comprehensive university. Its 200-acre campus is located in Fairfield overlooking Long Island Sound and is 60 miles from New York City.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 5,137 |
| Established in | 1942 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
200-acre, suburban campus in Fairfield (population: 59,404), 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
| Application fee | $60 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application 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 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Reasoning only Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Considered if submitted ACT only Considered if submitted |
61%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,795 |
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| Declined | + 4,260 |
| Total Received | 11,055 |
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Alison Hildenbrand
Director of Undergraduate Admission
P: 203 254-4100
F: 203 254-4199
admis@fairfield.edu
| Tuition | $46,490 |
| Room & board | $14,280 |
| Additional fees | $650 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Total | $62,570 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $33,012 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $29,558 |
82%
$33,012
Need-based
| Federal | $2,537,278 |
| State | $212,015 |
| Institutional | $42,989,159 |
| Other external | $0 |
| Total | $45,738,452 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $21,435,817 |
| Other external | $1,664,807 |
| Total | $23,100,624 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
45%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.80 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
60
Minimum transfers must complete
60
Not Reported
95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 45 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Mexico Norway Peru The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Tim O'Connor
Assistant Director for IUndergrad Admission
203 254-4000
toconnor@fairfield.edu
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