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| Accepted | 6,794 |
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| Declined | + 4,424 |
| Total Received | 11,218 |
| Name | Location |
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| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| Marist College | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| Pace University | New York, NY |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI |
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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 | 5,192 |
| 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
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| Application fee | $60 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
60%
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| Accepted | 6,794 |
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| Declined | + 4,424 |
| Total Received | 11,218 |
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
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Alison Hildenbrand
Director of Undergraduate Admission
P: 203 254-4100
F: 203 254-4199
admis@fairfield.edu
84%
$34,731
| Tuition | $46,490 |
| Room | $8,750 |
| Board | $5,530 |
| Additional fees | $675 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Total | $62,595 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $34,731 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $27,864 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,483,846 |
| State | $108,316 |
| Institutional | $46,525,358 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $49,117,520 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $22,975,597 |
| Other external | $2,327,622 |
| Total | $25,303,219 |
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FAFSA
January 15
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
January 15
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
January 15
Business/Farm Supplement
January 15
FAFSA
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
Business/Farm Supplement
P: 203 254-4125
F: 203 254-4008
finaid@fairfield.edu
Diana Draper
Director of Financial Aid
ddraper@fairfield.edu
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Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Equestrian Sports, Field Hockey, Golf, Judo, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Basketball, Billiards, Corn Hole, Disc Golf, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Golf, Pickleball, Soccer (indoor/outdoor), Softball, Spikeball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Three-Point Contest, Volleyball, Zumba
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Paul Schlickmann (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email
Alison Sexton (women's)
Senior Associate Director Of Athletics
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Transfer applicants accepted
41%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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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
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 47 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Germany Peru Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Tim O'Connor
Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admission
203 254-4000
international@fairfield.edu
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